by confidentmom on May 17, 2012
Where do all the hours go? We fill our days with activities, commitments and caring for others and often – very often forget ourselves.
Making sure you get some breaks to do something nice for yourself is of utmost importance in order to be a happy, positive and well-balanced mom.
“The mother is and must be – whether she knows it or not – the greatest, strongest, and most lasting teacher her children have.” - Hannah Whitall Smith
Carving out some “you time” to refresh and relax away from caring for everyone else is the fuel that keeps us upbeat rather than beat up! It is our responsibility to nurture ourselves so we can be the best we can be – not only for our children, but for our husbands.
It almost seems backwards to say that taking time away from your family can in fact benefit them, but it is true!
When you do things for yourself to nurture your mind, body and spirit, your whole family will benefit. [click to continue…]
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by confidentmom on May 14, 2012
Tackling this daily task in the Weekly Household Planner:
Exercise
We all know how much better we feel when we get a little exercise. Not only do we have more energy, but we sleep better and our mood tends to even out. Our bodies crave movement, so if you are not tending to your body – here are a few tips to get you back on track to checking off that “exercise” task each day.
In-Home Workouts
If you can’t get outside the house for any extended period of time, then you need to make the most of what you got! What can you do around the house that you would find ‘somewhat’ enjoyable (I use the word ‘somewhat’ because some of us just plain hate exercise – even though we know it is good for our bodies!) [click to continue…]
