So many mums I meet have little time for themselves and, when they do get to enjoy some time out, it is considered an indulgence, leaving them feeling guilty for having time away from their family and ‘usual’ responsibilities. The issue for many mums is they don’t consider self-care to be a major priority yet it must be at the top of the list of these ‘normal’ duties!

Depriving yourself of vital self-care will have a dramatic and detrimental effect on your health and well-being. Emotionally, you will feel frustrated, resentful and under-valued, potentially leading to serious health issues. Physically, you will probably be exhausted and lethargic most of the time. Does this sound familiar to you? If you don’t allow yourself time-out, you may suffer from a lack of care long-term.

Self-care is not indulgent but it must be enjoyable! You deserve to find time for your own activities, whatever it is you enjoy doing. Your time-out is best spent away from the housework – don’t use it as an opportunity to sort clutter or catch up on the laundry. This time is solely for you to relax, re-energise and reinvigorate your lust for life. Clearing rooms and pairing socks doesn’t give anyone a sense of life fulfilment!

Remove any guilt associated with self-care. You will be astounded to see the influence your happiness has on your family relationships. When you have more energy, you feel valued and can clearly see your purpose in life. A happy mum is a better mum: your family will enjoy spending time with this happy, active mum!

Self-care will help you feel more confident in life too. You will become more decisive and in control of your situation. Your time will feel more balanced as you finally start to enjoy your life and fulfil your own personal needs.

If you do feel frustrated, undervalued and exhausted with your day-to-day routine, bring self-care into your life as a priority! You and your family deserve to have a happier and more fulfilled mum! If you need support to make self-care a reality, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me at [email protected]. I hope that, through self-care, you can bring confidence, balance and joy into your life once and for all!

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Empowering Mums is on a mission to empower a million mums and mumpreneurs just like you with greater confidence, balance and clarity to activate your infinite capabilities within! Enabling you to enjoy an easier, happier life alongside running a highly successful business. Aligned with enjoying time out for an essential self-care routine that fulfils your own needs and delight in quality time spent with your children being the mum you really want to be!

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