This quarantine has a lot of people talking about “self care”. I’m not going to lie some of the things I see make me roll my eyes. Mostly because I really never have time for a lot of the things suggested. Don’t get me wrong about once a week MK takes the kids and I take a long hot bath. But, when I’m in my daily routine of mothering and keeping up with the house it can be very easy for things like “self care” to go out the window rather quickly.
I thought I would share my own version of self care that I incorporate in to my every day and believe me these are fast but important in my day.
Perfume
I make sure to spritz after my shower while the skin is still damp, the scent will last longer that way.
Hydrate
This sounds obvious but I I’ve been drinking about a gallon of water throughout the day and I swear it’s pretty life changing. I feel so good!
Style your hair
This always makes me feel better and more ready for the day, even if that day just consists of being home.
I do these every day and I’m telling you it makes such a difference in my very busy day as a Mom. And here are two bonus things that I aim to do every day but don’t always:
Get Ready
Even if just for couch sitting. I wish I did this every day but sometimes my day just tail spins.
Walk away
This is so important for me to do sometimes. Once a day I try to just take 30 minutes to myself to recharge. Even if it’s just sitting and drinking coffee in the quiet or reading a couple chapters of a book. Everyone should try to do this every day. I don’t but I’m working on it.
This quarantine has been hard on us all in one way or another. But keep in mind that it’s important to do the things that help you through the day.