It’s so hard for me to stay motivated to treat myself when I’m running around like crazy all of the time. It’s very normal for me to hit 3 or 4 counties a day just to cover all the things I have to accomplish in a span of 24 hours. (Don’t get me wrong I enjoy everything that makes me busy…. but that doesn’t make it easy.) Those that can relate can probably also relate with the fact that its hard most days to even take care of yourself, much less treat yourself!
I know for me, as a mom of a few, by the time I get everything done for the kiddos it’s hard for me to focus on what I would like to do for myself. Anyone with me? Moms/Single dads? Grandparents? Caretakers?
A few months ago I decided to do something for myself (you should try it!), hoping I would have time to do it… I went and bought me a month worth of tanning visits! I know it doesn’t seem like a big deal but for me it really was. And even though I didn’t think I would have 20 minutes a few times a week to tan, I made the time to do it. That month has been out for a few weeks now and I haven’t had time to go back yet, but it was still so nice while it latest.
A few days after I bought my tanning visits I went for a pedicure by MYSELF! Yes I said it, I went after work while my kiddos were still with their Grammy. My nail tech was so lost without having to help occupy my two very active children…. but the stillness and quietness was amazing! I felt bad at the time but quickly realized that just because I spent 30 minutes on myself didn’t make me a terrible mom!
For years I told myself I was a mom of two and I didn’t need to waste my time and money on anything that would take me away from them. Then I realized making time for myself, benefited my kids.
Me knowing that I was worth focusing some time on created a happier and healthier mom for them.
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Moms get so wrapped up in taking care of everyone else, doing what is best for everyone else, doing what makes everyone else happy… that we forget about our self!!
I’ve challenged myself lately to live for myself and for my happiness, in hopes that I will find myself again under all the layers of everything everyone else needs me to be or wants me to be. I know that seems a little bitter… but after living for everyone else for so long you become worn out and over it.
So regardless if anyone else thinks you deserve time to yourself, make time for yourself if you need it. I personally need it offend. I am the kind of person that needs quiet/still time daily or it bottles up and makes me a very irritable human…. I can’t help it, it’s just who I am.
Do what you gotta do, for you!! These things may seem so small but when it’s something you enjoy and it’s for yourself, go do it! Set aside time & money for yourself to do those things that you want to do!
Some people may need bigger things like vacations with friends, a night out by yourself, or a new wardrobe! I say go do it! Make it happen….
“Go live your best life!”
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