28 Genius Self-Care Strategies from the Busiest Working Moms
If you’re tired, stressed or prone to anxiety, these small and simple tips could have a positive impact on your "mom-sanity."
The main message from all the real women: It's okay to think about your needs for a change.
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Busy working moms need all the help they can get when it comes to #self-care. You know it should be a priority, but with your job, school drop-offs, recitals, cooking and other responsibilities, the family's needs always seem to come before our own much-needed personal time. We asked working moms to give real advice and tips on how they balance work, motherhood and self-care—because you can’t give your family 100 percent if you don’t feel your best mentally and physically. Here's our favorite advice:
1. Schedule self-care!
“Block the time off your calendar,” says TEDx Speaker, Lifestyle Expert and Holistic Nutritionist Rebecca Cafiero. “If it isn't scheduled, it isn't real. I schedule my self-care during the work day, since evenings with kiddos can be unpredictable.” Other tips include inviting someone else along on your self-care plans, or simply locking your door and putting on noise-canceling headphones.
2. Get your mind awake before your body.
A few seconds of in the morning can make all the difference, says mom of two and author of , Suzanne Brown. “I take a pause to intentionally make any mental adjustments before
