Mom-ing Mondays: Me Time

[You'll notice this edition of Mom-ing Mondays is within the Lifestyle section because this one is more focused on the mom, less on the actual kiddos!]

Ahhh the old “I just need some time for me!” saying!

But for real.

We all need a break and we all need some forms of self-care throughout the week.

Now that Todd and I are continuing to schedule out our weeks, we’re going to also include that “me time” to get time away or time to ourselves to recharge and feel a bit more ourselves outside of being parents!

Here’s the list of things that I’m going to do for myself:

Work out

I love that we bought a stationary bike to allow for a more intense at-home workout during Covid! We also have enough free weights, a yoga mat, etc. for me to get a decent workout that I would’ve done at the gym previously! I’m going to schedule in workout time at least three times a week (maybe even just 20-30 minutes) and also try to get to The Dailey Method cycle & barre studio where my sister teaches when possible!

Get Dressed & ready

Especially during the fall, I really enjoy fashion, make up and hair! Just because I’m mostly staying at home doesn’t mean that I can’t get ready for the day and feel more put together! I'm going to make sure that I give myself time in the mornings to put on a real outfit (when I feel like it) and fix my hair and even put on some basic make up just to feel a bit normal.

Use all the oils

Since I’ve started using Young Living, I somehow seem to forget to use them on myself quite often. I always use them to help the kids, friends or family, but need to be better about setting myself up for success to begin the day. I'm going to integrate a morning oil application and diffusing routine to make sure that I’m focused on my own well-being too! The Gary Young "Good Day" method is where I will start:
- Valor on the wrists
- Harmony (or Loyalty) on the solar plexus
- Joy on the heart
​- White Angelica to breathe In and brush all over from head to toe

Acupuncture

​I’ve been going to my acupuncturist for over 2 years now and I will continue to use this as a meditation time to recharge, recenter, relax and focus on my overall wellness. If you haven’t yet ventured into the world of Chinese medicine, you should look into it! Not only does it help my mental & emotional state, but has helped with physical issues as well!

Stay Useful

While this might be a strange way to phrase it, i want to make sure that I am continuing to do projects throughout the week that give me a sense of purpose and fulfillment. It doesn’t have to be one specific thing, but activities like writing my blog, the oil business and other small side projects are what keep me feeling like myself!
​I’ve found that even things like big cleaning/organizing projects, redecorating and finding new favorite fashion pieces to share all keep me grounded and like I have accomplished something.

I’m going to definitely be trying to stay on top of these five things starting this week, but without letting it stress me out (because that would have the opposite effect of what I’m looking for!) What are your self-care “must haves”? Share them in the comments!

Have a great week everyone!