We all want to be better. Whether it's a better wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, etc. We want to be a beacon a light that gives everyone hope. However with the bustle of trying to be better, I often found myself missing being the light for me. So often it's believed that sacrifice is the reward and crown of all good deeds. As a mom, I've felt this was the expectation. Being a mom, you kind of sign up for a giving situation, however, as mothers, we have to understand there are moments when we have to take the time to ensure that we are okay mentally, spiritually and physically.
In recent years, I've understood the importance of time for me, I call it, "Me- Mommy Time". I am coming into ensuring I take this time and not feel guilty when telling my kids, "Mommy just needs some time alone". I would often feel guilty and wonder do I spend enough time with them, in turn to have a pity party that life is too hectic and busy to make time for myself and then get angry in that my family isn't making it their priority to ensure I get the time I need for myself. But in the 100th time of playing out that scenario I realized, I have to do this for myself, if not me, then who? I realized how can I give, if my cup is empty? And what can I give, if my cup is not full? Therefore, Me-Mommy Time had to become essential and is essential for the success of being the best you can be.
I took three steps vowed to make this priority. Step One, I made a list of ideas, small ones that were simple enough where I would not have an excuse to not do them. Step Two, was to carry out the action to do them. I dedicated a Me-Mommy Time Day, a day out of the week where if I haven't been able to sneak anytime in, I for sure will take time in this day to detach, and my husband will hold me accountable and I will listen, and not get that tug to be superwoman, but take the break. Step Three is just being in the time away from it all, allowing my mind to take the mental break it needs and come out better, feeling better, with better feelings of my now and strength to do my best. Now, I am not perfect and it has taken a lot of mental adjustments just to ensure I do this, but it's a start. No step is too small and do what works for you, but make sure you are doing something to create an outlet for yourself, it is important to take care of you. Be Great!
Ideas for Me-Mommy Time:
Pour a glass of your favorite wine and take a warm bath with bath salts, (I make a blend that I use and keep close for a nice hot bath, I've shared the recipe here)
Catch up on your latest watch list on your favorite streaming provider
Take 15 minutes to clear your mind, meditate and/or listen to relaxing music
Work on a latest craft project or your hobby of choice
Read a chapter of your current read
Head to the gym for 30 minutes or take a 30 minute walk
Plan a monthly girls night out with your fellow friends and mommies
With my busy schedule, these are few that are an easy fit for me, but if you have some easy Me-Mommy Time ideas that you do or would like to try, feel free to share in the comment section below.
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