There is such a stigma about taking time out for yourself and being 'selfish', and it is the complete opposite. Starting a business, being a mother of three and also running a household, time out for myself is essential. Prioritise ‘you’ time, make it part of your routine and let it stick!. You can’t pour from an empty cup girls and that saying is completely true!.
The feeling of being burnt out is so real and it can have such a damaging effect on you and ever lasting, it almost becomes a cycle. Also being a parent, we feel that guilt of doing something for ourselves or telling the little ones you want to actually drink your coffee hot, we have all felt the guilt, but you are important too!.
Taking time out for yourself does not have to be a whole day of pampering, a fancy and expensive spa day, or a weekend away. Self-care and time out can be as big or as little as you need or can do.
Little ways I take time out for myself and often is the key. I have got a few things I do and thought I would share them with you and maybe you can take away some little self-care time out moments from me and incorporate them into your day or week :)
MORNING COFFEE
I set an alarm for the mornings and get up a little bit earlier before anyone is awake to enjoy a morning coffee in peace. Some mornings I was already stressed before the day had started, so now I set my alarm, make my coffee and sit with my thoughts. Plan the day ahead, any work that I need to get done or deadlines, I set myself up for the day first thing and it is honestly the best thing I ever did!.
BUBBLE BATH & REFLECTION
We all know I am a little bit obsessed with the lush shop and a soak in the bath. Make yourself a brew, run a nice bubble bath and get manifesting. Get your notebook out and start journalling. What do you feel grateful for today, what has gone well and what are your desires for the following weeks, put it out to the universe and watch the magic happen.
FRESH AIR
Honestly, getting outside does so much for my soul. the fresh air just hits you in a different kind of way. I do so much reflecting when I am out in nature. I sometimes take my morning coffee and journal out into the garden and sit with my thoughts, a great way to calm the mind.
GET MOVING
If you have followed me for a while then you will know I regularly make time to go to the gym. It is hands down, the best form of therapy and amazing for your mental health, not to mention making you feel good too!.
My body has definitely changed in a way I wasn’t expecting it to since going to the gym. It is more about feeling good mentally as well as physically and also feeling super strong :)
If you do or change anything this weekend, let it be that you take more care more for yourself!.
Working full time leaves me so little time for myself but I love my weekly yoga class.
ReplyDeleteThese are all great methods to putting your self care first. I have been feeling a bit burnt out myself, and I will put them into effect to help myself. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI really need to focus more on myself, but I never feel I have enough time! This journal feels really structured and useful.
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