Parenting
Pampering for Mom
Hundreds
of dads nod their heads in knowing agreement when I state
in my seminars: “When Mom ain’t happy, ain’t
nobody happy!”
If you love your kids—it is my
belief—that you as a mom owe it to them to put yourself first.
Only when you take the time to nurture and pamper yourself
will you truly be able to give more to your family.
Don’t just pay lip
service to your self care—do something about it! Why?
Because when we neglect our needs our body has ways (like
making us sick) to MAKE us pay attention. And when we get
sick we can’t be there for anyone. So I invite you—for
the sake of your kids—to take action and make pampering
YOU a priority.
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Ways to Take Time Out for You Without
Mom Guilt
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Here are seven easy
suggestions to take time out for you. If you need some mom
TLC immediately, go right to the bottom of this page and take
five minutes out to listen to my
mom
relaxation visualization.
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1.
Go on Mommy Strike
Most moms do too much in their household—failing
to realize that they are actually doing their family a disservice.
Putting pressure on yourself to be and to do everything can
lead to built up resentment that comes out in ugly ways. I
suggest that moms go on strike in certain areas of their home
in order to give their family members the opportunity to help
out! My favorite go on strike area is meal times. Ensure the
meal times in your home are a family event in which everyone
helps. If no one shows up to help with dinner simply wait
patiently until they do! Trust me hungry tummies are a huge
motivator!
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2.
Breathe Deep
When we are stressed out our breath becomes shallow and we
unconsciously forget to breathe. Not only does this prevent
us from getting much needed oxygen but it actually leads to
feeling more tired and more stressed. Put post-it notes up
throughout your house to remind yourself to take conscious
deep breaths throughout the day. The more conscious you can
become of your breath, the more you can use your breath as
a stress reliever.
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3. Find Your Village
Mom
We’ve all heard that it takes a village to raise
a child and yet, many moms simply don’t know where their
village is. Find your village and reach out to them so you
can get much needed support and self-care too. Self-care should
not be a luxury but a necessity for being a good mom and parent.
There are moms in your community who would be happy to share
child-care a couple times a week so you can both take some
time off. Make certain you ask for what you need.
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4.
Have Five Gems of Friends
Moms (no matter how much you love being
a mom) you will have those days when… you know—you
feel like you are in the parenting “deep end.”
Nothing can support you like what I call your “gems
of friends”—friends who love you in both the easy
and challenging times in your life. Having at least five “gems
of friends”—friends with whom you can share anything
and everything—is critical. When you have at least five
“gems of friends” you are almost guaranteed that
one of them will be available in times of need. Make a pact
to attract “gems of friends” into your life and
ensure that you call and reach out to them.
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5.
Take A Mommy Time Out
Moms need time to watch adult movies, time to dream,
and time to be. The only person who can make the time happen
is you. So make it a priority to make a date with you and
pencil it in. Even if every morning you wake up 20 minutes
early to read or write—make certain you take the time
for you.
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6. Exercise Without
Going to the Gym
We all know that exercise is
good for us (like broccoli) yet, often we don’t do what
we know is good for us. Exercise is essential as it produces
endorphins that actually make us feel better. We’ve
got all excuses to not exercise (no gym membership, no time
and not the right outfit). Yet, when it comes down to it a
bit of exercise is far better than none at all. Start taking
the stairs instead of the elevator (or escalator), walk instead
of drive, and play more with your kids instead of just watching
them play. And if you really want some incentive collaborate
with your “gems of friends” to help hold you accountable
to get your heart rate up.
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7.
Book Mom Spa Time for You
Every mom should have a spa time now and again. An
hour at the spa or a quick 45 minute manicure can do wonders
for our mommy souls. Yet, an expensive spa isn’t the
only way to replenish our spirit. Create your own spa time
by stocking up on bath salts, candles and nail polish and
make time to pamper you!
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Pampering you, means
being able to pamper your family even more. Commit to
taking time out for you for the sake of your family and start
thriving instead of simply surviving. Your family deserves
to have a mom who is happy and only you can give this to them.
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Need some Mom TLC right
now?
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So Mom, find a quiet place (even if this
means hiding out in your basement, or your bathroom!), get into
a comfortable position (lying down is perfect!) and simply click
on the play button below and watch how your stress can quickly
melt away.
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Click the play button now if you are ready
to bring greater peace into your day!
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Happy pampering!
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Kelly Nault,
M.A. |
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