Top 3 Essential Self-Care Activities for Moms

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Top Essential Self-Care Activities for Moms

Are you a mom that is looking for essential self-care activities? These essential self-care activities for moms will help you find your inner peace and unlock your creativity again. As you read this post you will find what you have been missing in the self-care department and your family will thank you.

Try These Self Care Activities for Moms

Are you a mom looking to extend your self-care routine? Perhaps you are just getting started with self-care. If so, you will learn how important self-care is as you go. After you start your self-care routine, you will realize how much better you feel and will be able to handle all of the pressures of being a mom.

Yet, if you are looking to expand your self-care, there are so many different activities you can try. While there are so many types of self-care you can add to your list, here are some activities moms can try today to get you started with essential self-care.

#1 Sensory Activities

When you are working on self-care for stress relief, one thing to note is that sensory activities are extremely beneficial to lighten your mood and boost happiness.

For this self-care tip, you will find activities that use different senses, like touch, smell, taste, or sight. This is also a great way to incorporate the kids into your self-care routine. They can come into nature with you and learn how to use their senses to feel calm and peaceful.

Perhaps you want to have a bonfire at the beach, which is going to use multiple senses. You can smell the fire and the saltwater in the ocean, see the flames, feel the warmth and the wind from the ocean, and possibly even taste salt in the air.

Maybe you could walk through your favorite trails and enjoy the smell of trees and flowers and see the beauty of nature.

Try to find self-care activities to incorporate that awaken and use more than one sense. Your body and mind will thank you.

#2 Exercise on a Regular Basis

 

One way to relieve stress is to exercise. Not only is exercise good for your body, it can also help improve mood and is good for your mind.

If mental stress is taking a toll, you can use exercise to help you feel happier by releasing endorphins.

You can choose a type of workout that helps you take better care of your physical and mental health. Some of my favorites are as follows:

• yoga
• dancing
• walk or hike.
• jogging

You can also teach your kids good physical and mental health by letting them participate. Find some yoga Youtube channels or put on your favorite (kid-friendly) music and have a dance party. Invest in a good jogging stroller and keep up with your exercise after you have kids.

Think of exercises you enjoy doing, but that will also give you that time alone that you really need.

#3 Creative Activities

 

Another way to practice self-care is to find creative activities that are artistic or a hobby that brings you joy and satisfaction.

According to Havard Health, being creative can help people with anxiety, depression, and ward off dementia. What a great form of stress relief.

If drawing or painting used to be a passion, why not give it a try again. Just because you are older now, doesn’t mean you can’t still do things you love and find peace in your daily activities.

Use your lunch break to take a “sketchbook” and start drawing again. If you are a mom, this may be your only time to reconnect with yourself. Also, try adult coloring books and buy some colored pencils, crayons, or markers to keep in your purse. You can use them on the train, bus or carpool.

Do you like making crafts? Try some new craft projects this year. Perhaps a holiday wreath or search Pinterest for infinite ideas. You can even involve the littles and let them share in your creativity.

Your creative energy will start to flow and give you a stress relief break. In turn, you will feel better by doing something you love, not to mention relieve stress in the process. It is really a win-win for you and your family.

Top Essential Self-Care Activities for Moms Final Thoughts…

 

If you want to get back to being an individual after becoming a mom, it is essential to practice self-care. Find a self-care routine that works for you. Use sensory self-care, exercise, and creative self-care to help you relieve stress and take care of yourself. After the hard work you have done, you deserve it, mama!

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Top Essential Self-Care Activities for Moms