Word: SELF CARE
Mantra: When I take care of myself, I take care of all those I touch as well.
This month, I’m challenging my Metamorphosis Mom community to focus on self care.
The Metamorphosis Mom Box is actually filled with a bunch of items to help moms purposefully practice self care. And what I love about the box is that it celebrates all the different ways moms can practice self care—because it’s more than just treating yourself to a manicure or new shoes.
Self care should come from within. It’s about self improvement. When you practice self care, you should be caring for yourself from your heart and mind too.
Getting enough sleep, hydrating, going for walks, yoga…these actions will all help nurture you from the inside out. Because if you’re not feeling great mentally or physically, then “self care” is just a short-term fix. Here are a few more ideas for practicing holistic (mind, body, heart, and spirit) self care:
Surround yourself with people who uplift you
Heal your emotional wounds
Breathe – as moms, we tend to take care of everyone else, make sure you’re taking time out of your busy day to stop, breathe, and check in with yourself too
Smell soothing fragrances – lavender, jasmine, and gardenia are some aromas that can increase your mood and energy (that’s why I include a candle in every Metamorphosis Mom Box!)
Change your mindset to think positive – live your life as if you have everything rather than nothing; this will help you create a positive mindset that will push you to keep improving, growing, and taking care of yourself
If you want more real, mom-focused self care tips, check out this video.
Yoga Pose: Sukhasana Hands to Heart (Loving Pose)
A sitting pose that helps draw you inside yourself and create a meditative state where you can really become in tune with your body.
HOW TO:
Come into a seated position on the floor, then cross your legs in front of you
Press your hip bones down into the floor and straighten the crown of your head up to lengthen the spine
Place one hand over your stomach and one over your chest; relax your face, jaw, and belly
Breathe deeply through the nose down into the belly
Hold for 10 breaths
This Month’s Recipe
Essential Oils for self care
