Self Care Practices — Good for The Swole

I think every single person should practice some type of self care each day. but especially mothers who, from when they wake up to when they go to sleep, are taking care of someone else. It's such a blessing, but it is mentally, physically, and emotionally draining.

Working out is my favourite form of self care, because it helps me feel so good physically, mentally, and emotionally….but I love the small, simple, and quick ways I can show myself some love DAILY. Below are a my favourites, and ones that make all the difference to me:

DRY BRUSH

I've only talked about dry brushing a million times already, but it's still something I love and look forward to because it feels SO good. It stimulates blood circulation, which instantly energizes you! Seriously. Try it. It stimulates the lymphatic system (aka helps get rid of toxins), exfoliates the skin, and promotes new skin growth. I dry brush every morning before I get ready (or late afternoon if I don't end up getting ready until then ha).

hOT BATH

Anyone that knows me knows how much I love taking baths. They're sooo relaxing, and take one almost every night when the kids go down. I usually take a snack (preferably something chocolate), watch a show, and just decompress for a little bit. I look forward to it every day.

hERBAL TEA

I love drinking either herbal tea or crio bru everyday. I love crio bru for the health benefits too, but there's just something about having a hot drink that is relaxing and refreshing, and it just feels good. You know?

JOURNAL

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I used to write in my journal ALL the time, but since having kids I haven't been as good at it. My therapist got me started again while going through the divorce to help me process and deal with things that happened. Every day I write "today was good" or "today was hard", and then explain why. It's such a small practice, but it has really helped me stay mentally healthy, and I think that is something that's incredibly overlooked these days. Every morning I also read scriptures or a religious talk or book to set the tone for the day. Some days I only get in 5 minutes, but it always starts the day on a positive note, and leaves me feeling good. It can be 5 minutes of meditation, or listening to a podcast - anything to get you in a good, healthy headspace!