Do you take care of everyone else and have little to no time for yourself? This post will share five blissful ways that you can spend your well-deserved mom time. Try one today!
Even though motherhood is one of the most beautiful things in the world, it can often get very stressful and difficult to deal with. After a day filled with different tasks, both those related to your job and to the kids, mothers often forget to dedicate some time just to themselves. If you are one of them – stay with me. Here is a guide to “me” time for you, because you deserve it.
Spend Some Time With Your Best Friends
If you are a new mom, it is highly likely that you haven’t seen your best friends in a while, right? And no, chatting on Facebook and liking their Instagram photos don’t count!
Seriously, it would be great to reunite with your gals and talk about everything – not just about the kids. Choose that new coffee shop in your town, sit, sip some coffee, and you will see that life will feel much more fabulous.
Related: What to Do When You Feel Left Behind By Your Friends
Treat Yourself to a Day at Spa
Is there a better way to relax and calm down than a fabulous day at the spa? I don’t think so! Even if you don’t think massage is your cup of tea, you will inevitably feel much better after one treatment. Head straight to a mani-pedi later on and then to a facial for the ultimate rejuvenated look. Your skin will shine bright like a diamond, girl! A sauna can also be extremely beneficial for your body since it will remove the toxins from it through sweat.
Related: 10 Ways To Pamper Yourself For Less Than $20
Take a Nap
Taking a long nap can be seen as a true gift directly from heaven, especially if you don’t have much time (or money) to indulge in a day at the spa. As you already know, sleep is an extremely important factor that affects your beauty and overall well-being, including mood. You have probably figured that out after a baby nightshift. It will allow you to wake up much more rested and refreshed, which will instantly put you in a good mood. What’s also important is those dark circles under your eyes will disappear, which is one more benefit of a quality nap. You couldn’t ask for more!
Related: How to Sleep Better
Yoga as a Way to Clear Mind
If you have never practiced yoga before, it’s high time you started! This ancient Hindu philosophy is truly amazing at so many levels, especially when talking about your health. Experienced practitioners and yogis claim it is particularly beneficial for your blood circulation, your spine, as well as for your heart. It is also great for your mental health since it helps in reducing stress levels and improving your self-esteem. However, if you don’t have time to take yoga classes, you can always opt for online yoga lessons. These are as good as the regular ones, except you can do them at your home, which is fantastic!
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Do Absolutely Nothing… And Enjoy It
Yes, you heard me right. You can do absolutely nothing and still enjoy it! I know that having a baby can get very stressful, sometimes even frustrating, and often very loud, which is exactly why I’m suggesting that you do nothing. Sitting in silence can be as helpful as any other activity, especially if it makes you feel good, just with your own thoughts. Not everyone can easily just sit and do nothing without getting anxious or bored, so if you are one of them – you are a lucky one!
Even though many new moms think that taking some time just for themselves is just too selfish, this is certainly not true. Remember that you can’t help anyone until you help yourself, so think about that as something that is necessary for you in order to be the best mom in the world.
Related: 5 Ways to Get Silence in Your Busy Day
While doing nothing, I love to have a great cup of coffee or a refreshing beverage.
I recently had the opportunity to try Santa Cruz Organic® Agua Fresca in Pomegranate and Mango Passionfruit. Aguas frescas (which in Spanish means “fresh waters”), are a combination of fruits blended with sugar and water to make light non-alcoholic beverages. They are popular in Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and the United States.
When I think of summertime drinks, I always think of something fruity. But there are so many fruit juices that are unhealthy, from artificial colors to artificial flavors. Santa Cruz has agua frescas that are delicious, without the worries about unwanted ingredients. We go through a lot of juice in our house and we love that these are healthy!
My personal favorite was the Mango Passionfruit. My husband actually STOLE the Pomegranate! This juice is not too sweet, completely refreshing, and keeps you coming back for more.
They also sent a tumbler and package of applesauce pouches. It’s nice to have my own cup (instead of drinking out of one featuring a cartoon character) and the pouches are a great way to add fruit to my lunch at work.
Related: Use Lunch Breaks More Effectively
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• A 32 oz. bottle of Santa Cruz Organic Agua Fresca retails for approximately $3.20 – $3.49.
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What are your favorite ways to spend your mom time?
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This post was written by Zara Lewis. She is a mom of two babies and a puppy, passionate about traveling, hiking, cycling and yoga. She loves to write about things that are part of her life and inspire her, mostly healthy lifestyle, fashion and beauty topics.
