Best of 2020 Interviews (Kylee Ann Mentors Moms): Self-care is not Selfish
Self-care is not selfish - Kylee Ann Mentors Moms
This week’s podcast interview is from my twin sister’s podcast, Kylee Ann Mentors Moms.
IF YOU’RE NOT TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF THEN YOUR MISSED NEEDS WILL COME OUT ON YOUR CHILDREN, AND THAT’S WHEN THE ANGRY MOM HAPPENS. RECOGNIZE THAT SELF-CARE IS JUST AS MUCH FOR YOUR CHILDREN AS IT IS FOR YOU.
1- Take advantage of babysitting time and fit in self-care.
You don’t just have to use a babysitter for running errands, get your lashes done, work on projects, take a relaxing shower. You do what you need to do so you’re not too far stretched.
2- Utilize your resources to free-up time.
Trade kids with a neighbor, use shopping apps to chop up errands.
3- Involve your kids in your and your partner’s projects.
The resentment comes when we’ve been with the kids all day, and we expect our spouses to come relieve us, and they don’t. Instead of expecting each other to take turns with the kids, involve your kids in your projects and activities so that you and your spouse can have their time. It’s all about giving, taking and reciprocating. Not expecting or assuming.
4- Your spouse has had a busy day at work as well, be aware of their busy day.
When your cup is full when you feel your needs are met, step it up a little so you can give your partner a break. You can fill their cup by doing sneaky acts of service that they will appreciate and return in the future.
ULTIMATELY, YORU SELF-CARE IS IN YOUR OWN HANDS AND YOU MUST TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR OWN SELF-CARE.
5- Don’t judge.
It’s important to realize that none of us are perfect, it’s more important to repair ourselves after we mess up than never mess up at all. Let’s just be our best, be kind and less judgmental to other moms.
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