Why You Should Use a Journal as a Part of Your Self Care Routine

Why You Should Use a Journal as a Part of Your Self Care Routine

ByKori
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What does your self-care routine look like? I’m going to be honest with you- mine sucked. It was little to non-existent for quite some time. And that was, quite possibly, one of the worst things that I could have done. It never occurred to me at the time how something so simple could be so useful. But, during the most difficult times of my life, self-care made a world of difference. One of the components of my current self-care routine includes keeping a journal. And I get it- you’re busy. You don’t have a lot of free time. But a journal does not have to be a time consuming task. In fact, here are a few reasons why I think you should use a journal…

Why You Need to Take a Break

Why You Need to Take a Break

ByKori
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Dear mom: Let’s talk about why you need to take a break. This is something that’s especially important for me to keep in mind, and any work at home parent or stay at home parent. If you were working at an office, you would get breaks. Perhaps a paid shorter break and a lunch break, but you would have a break. So why should working at home or being a stay at home parent be any different? It shouldn’t but in reality, we usually don’t take a break- even when we should. This is an important mental health issue for moms (and dads) to be aware of. Yes, you can take a break. What does it mean to “take a break”? Many of us are…

Free Printable Quotes on Motherhood Coloring Book

Free Printable Quotes on Motherhood Coloring Book

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I’m finally trying my hand at making printable coloring pages. I started simple with a printable Beatitude coloring page and now I want to share something else. Just in time for Mother’s Day or useful for the mom wants to sneak in a little self care. This free printable quotes on motherhood coloring book is just five pages. It features one of my favorite motherhood quotes and is nice for a little bit of me time. And while it may be my first coloring book, it certainly won’t be my last! Printable Motherhood Quotes to Color The quotes that have been featured are as follows: A mother’s heart is a patchwork of love A mom’s hug lasts long after she lets go You have a…

8 Ways to Practice Daily Gratitude as a Part of Your Self Care Routine

8 Ways to Practice Daily Gratitude as a Part of Your Self Care Routine

ByKori
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As a parent of a special needs child, self-care was one of those things that I often put last. I’ve learned, of course, that even a few minutes is better than nothing. And here’s one way to incorporate daily gratitude as part of your self care routine. Do you have a self-care routine? As moms, we often tend to neglect our own needs. It’s important for us to recognize and realize that yes- it’s okay to take a break. And yes, it is okay to give yourself a time out. But there’s more to self-care than just taking a break every now and then. Yes, it’s important to be mindful about your needs. And taking care of yourself is important too when it comes to your…

Why It’s More than Okay for Mom to Take a Time Out

Why It’s More than Okay for Mom to Take a Time Out

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Dear Stressed Out Mom, I see you. In fact, there are numerous times during the day that I am you. This business of raising children is tough. And sometimes, our days start out bad and end up worse. Or they might start out great and end up terrible. I get it. I understand that you may be tempted to throw yourself on the floor and participate in your child’s tantrum. I understand that you may want to lock yourself in the closet with a bottle of wine or container of ice cream. I have been there. Maybe you think that you don’t deserve to take a time out. Or that you simply cannot take a time out. Maybe you feel guilty over the very thought….

Self Care Tips and Ideas for Moms

Self Care Tips and Ideas for Moms

ByKori
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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BlissfulMoments #CollectiveBias As moms we often tend to put our own needs last. I’m plenty guilty of this, even when I think it’s also going to be beneficial for the family in the long run. Ultimately, I know that I need to take care of myself because if I don’t, I get stressed and when I get stressed, that starts to trickle down into other aspects. It’s not fair to myself or to myself and I’m not doing anyone any favors. I want to share a few self care tips and ideas for moms though this could apply to any caregiver or individual who has a tendency to…