As a busy woman it can be hard to find time for yourself. I feel personally like I am trying to “pour from an empty cup.” Not just for moms, but women in general tend to do for everyone else before themselves. I want to share 9 things you can do for self-care each week to make sure you are taking care of you!
9 Things You Can Do For Self-Care Each Week
Exercise: Exercise is really important. It took me a lot of years to truly appreciate a good workout and really see the benefit, not just physically but mentally. To me there is nothing better you can do for yourself.
Mani/Pedi/Face masks Etc: I know this isn’t needed weekly, but even a face mask or painting your own toe nails will make you feel so amazing! The other day I was so stressed and during Liam’s nap I took a shower, washed and dried my hair, and did a face mask! It made me feel so good!
Drink tons of water: This is probably the easiest thing you can do ALL week long. I can be really bad at times but I have discovered for me adding lemon or cucumber really helps and I look forward to drinking it!
Enjoy some trashy TV: One of my personal favorite past times. I love a good trashy reality show when I need some downtime!
Read: I love to read and I think the idea of escaping life into another world for a while can be really refreshing.
See a movie: Admittedly I have not watched a ton of movies since Liam has been born. Usually I am just so tired at night I can’t finish one. We have been watching more movies together lately and I have watched a few on my own. Kind of like reading, escaping to a new world is nice.
Try a new recipe: I love to bake so baking muffins has been a recent hobby of mine. It calms me to follow the directions and have a delicious product after.
Organize your closet: Maybe I am weird but yes this is self-care to me! It’s always nice to find something you forgot you have or rearrange things to better suit your needs. It’s also a great time to get rid of things you don’t wear and donate!
Treat yourself: Maybe it’s a delicious Pumpkin Spice latte (tis the season) or a donut, or maybe new shoes. Just do something little for yourself!
I think it’s beyond helpful to do a little something for yourself as often as possible because it really makes a difference in your overall mood.
I would love to know what you do for self-care each week?
I love these suggestions. I agree, exercise is the best type of self-care – if only I can get off my lazy bum and actually go for a run! I have gotten back into reading, though. One step at a time. 🙂
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I love that you’ve added trashy tv. I hear so many people saying that we should stop watching tv. Well, I am all for a bit of trash in the evening after a long day. I love it.
Love this post! I’m all about self-care. I especially love treating myself 😉 I get a massage once a month and I love it. And just listening to podcasts really relaxes me.
These are all great ideas! I find sitting down with a cup of tea, a good classic book, and a cat in my lap is the best self-care for me. I agree with you though, organizing your closet can be a good form of self-care. Having something organized and clean can do wonders for stress relief.
These are all great ideas and self-care is so important. I need to start exercising more and drinking more water.
I love all of these ideas. My husband tries to give me at least a few hours to myself each week, and it really helps me reset! I do a lot of the things on your list during my me-time. I like to work on hobbies too like painting and playing the piano. I love organizing projects for self care too.
Great ideas! I need to do some self care more often. As a caregiver for more than 15 years my cup very often feels empty. One thing that I recommend is to go outside and be in nature. It comforts my soul.
Self-care is definitely important. Reading is a big one for me because it’s just relaxing!
-Lauren
Great idea! My weekly skin routine seriously makes all of the difference!
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Water is a must for me! It’s usually all I drink. Reading and writing is also on my list of self-care things to do.
These are great suggestions and reminders how easy it can be to add self care into my everyday routine! I am going to add these in next week! =)
great ideas of things we can relax and do alone. I have always been told that you cant take care of someone else without first taking care of yourself Thanks for sharing all the great ideas
Wonderful suggestions! Self care is so important. I actually got a massage today and it was just what I needed.
I would love to try this list so I’m going to save it for reference!
While I do most of these already, I am overdue for a pedicure. I usually don’t like my toes touched, but this is one treat I always enjoy.
Trashy TV and a face mask is definitely my definition of self-care!
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We’ve started drinking a LOT more water each day. It does wonders for our skin and our overall attitudes!
I totally agree with this. No matter what is going on self-care is definitely necessary even if it small.
Such great, simple things that could amount to a lot! I’ll try these this week.
I love sitting down to relax and watching a movie. I do need another self-made spa day for myself though too! Thanks!
I love organizing my closet 😂😂 but I also like to play volleyball as a way to remember who I am other than mommy.
I like all your suggestions but I am a little bit lazy and love to watch television on my weekends. But i will definitely try your number 1 tip which is Exercise. Thanks.
Funny you mentioned getting organized. The older my kids (not me) get the more I recognize my need for organization. I really do feel so much better and clear headed when I start my week off free and clear of a mess. I guess it also helps that I’ve got a PSL in hand while doing it!
These look magical to me. I am STRUGGLING to get even one of these a week!
I am endeavoring to do more of this self-care, so coming across your blog post is timely. I like most of your suggestions and need to be more consistent about some of them. One of my recent favorite things to do when I take a break from my work (remote job), is to listen to some of the best acts from various singing shows (America’s Got Talent, The Voice, etc.). I also love to sew and quilt, but haven’t had much time for those for awhile. THAT needs to change!