If you’re a busy mom, you’re likely familiar with the feeling that there is never enough time in a day and, when you think about your priorities, making time for self-care probably gets penciled in near the bottom of your to-do list. The truth is, you can’t pour from an empty cup and, believe it or not, scheduling non-negotiable ‘me time’ for yourself is not inconsiderate. In fact, it’s quite the opposite! You have to take care of yourself before you can take care of others, which is why we are sharing some practical self-care tips for moms in today’s episode. In this conversation, we take a look at some of the ways that you can take better care of yourself in order to take better care of your loved ones and highlight the importance of setting a self-care standard and not asking for permission. Whether it’s taking a bath, hitting the gym, or simply putting your headphones on and listening to your favorite podcast, figure out what it is that recharges your batteries and be willing to protect it selfishly. After all, investing in yourself will not only reinvigorate you, it will benefit those around you too. Make sure to tune in today for more valuable mom self-care tips!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Why today’s topic is especially timely and relevant for Kelly and Megan.
• A look at why the old adage, ‘you can’t pour from an empty cup’, is so pertinent.
• Overcoming the mom urge to fix all your kids’ problems for them, even when they’re grown!
• An understanding of how we have to parent each of our children differently.
• The physical and emotional work we do as moms that makes self-care so important.
• Some of the ways that you can take care of yourself in order to take care of others.
• The value of setting a self-care standard and scheduling non-negotiable ‘me time’.
• Why it’s important to prioritize and invest in your own joy and happiness.
• Why it can often be difficult to unplug and unwind when we’re so hyperconnected.
• Finding creative ways to practice self-care whenever you have a spare moment; don’t wait to treat yourself to an extravagant spa day!
• How you can expand on the ‘little treat’ mindset to be more deliberate about self-care.
• Why we believe you shouldn’t have to ask for permission to take time for yourself.
• Learning to claim your ‘self’ back without any of the classic mom guilt!
• The concept of time autonomy and giving yourself grace when no one else will.
• Figuring out what it is that recharges your batteries (and protecting it selfishly).
• A look at how investing in yourself benefits those around you too.

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