Being a mom it may feel like it gets harder and harder to do things for yourself and by yourself. I’m all about self-care over here and I think it’s so important, especially as moms that we take care of ourselves because if we are not taking care of ourselves we can’t take care of our kids, we can’t run our businesses. Without self-care it’s like a ticking time bomb waiting to explode into a mom-meltdown.
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Self-care ideas for moms that are perfect for spring
Some ideas may take you a whole day (like deep-cleaning) if you really get into them . And some may take you just a few minutes. Please be sure to schedule your self-care into your days and weeks and months. Don’t put yourself at the bottom of your To-Do list.
Look around you
Anxiety and bad moods can creep in because you’re overwhelmed by the clutter in your home. Pick one problem area and look around, what can you get rid of?
- Miscellaneous gadgets and cords hidden in drawers
- Clothes that don’t fit.
- Shoes you never wear.
- Paper clutter – go through that pile of mail!
- Products. This includes cleaning products, beauty products, even boxes of food in your pantry. What can you get rid of or use up?
- Deep clean the biggest problem area in your home.
Keep it simple
- Sit outside and people watch or listen to music and soak up some Vitamin D.
- Run a bath and use a body scrub before shaving.
- Plan for a nap.
- Read a book.
- Sit quietly.
- Make a spring playlist filled with new music.
- Go for a walk.
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Be a plant mom
- Go to a nursery and buy easy to care for plants. My favorite are pothos and aloe plants.
- Plan your vegetable garden.
- Plant new flowers around your home.
Set goals and review your progress
- Set goals for the rest of the year.
- Review you the last few months. Have you made progress towards your goals?
- Make a list of steps you can take to reach your goals.
- Edit your life. What do you need to stop or start doing to reach your goals?
- Create a vision board
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Self-care for moms doesn’t have to be complicated. Pick something you love doing and make time to do it!
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Not a mom but I love walking, it’s the best self care idea for me
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I definitely need to do some of these!
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Loving all of these ideas for self-care! I need to take more time for myself!!
I have to admit – I didn’t THINK i would be a gardener/plant mom. But after the lockdown last year, I turned into one and it has been SO helpful.
Self-care is so important and most of the time we ignore ourselves. Thanks for the reminder and for sharing some amazing tips. For me, a good book with wine is absolutely divine!
Love this… I have so much purging to do cause I want simplicity. I’ve been working on it slowly
I love all your ideas. I always read for self care. Or I go to Target 😉 Both calm me down!
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These sound like some amazing ideas for Mums I am going to have to share them with some friends who I know could do with some me-time.
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Now that my youngest are teens, I have taken up gardening. I love being a plant mom.
Self care is very important! I love going for a good walk. I am only a dog mom lol
So many great tips. We’re so busy caring for everyone else that we forget we need our batteries recharged to. Thank you!
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What great ideas to really practice some self-care for the new season. I’ve been cleaning out the house too.
I love that you included so many different types of self-care! When my kids were younger, self-care was usually going running or carving out an hour to read. Now it includes taking care of my plants.
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Such good ideas! I really like the idea of being a plant mom! I’ve always been so-so with it, so I can make it work 🙂
These are all great ideas. Lately I have been wanting to go through my wardrobe and donate what I truly don’t wear anymore, then replace with some fun new things! I also really need a pedicure.
This is such a wonderful reminder. These are all great ideas. Self-care is so important.
Nice article. Thanks for reminding to declutter. Too much mess really affects are mind.
Decluttering, thanks for reminding. It’s absolutely one of my self care.
These are all great ideas. I tried being a plant mum, I failed. Luckily I’m better with kids lol.
While I’m not a plant person, I do enjoy cuddling with a good book and a hot cup of coffee or tea. Walking is key as well as cleaning out old closets and clothes that no longer work. Happy Spring!!
I would love to try some of these ideas. Spring is such a great time to try new things.
Self-care is important. I have a flower garden and some indoor plants and they are some of the things that makes me happy. 🙂
Thanks for sharing this I need to do some spring cleaning as well Spring Self Care.
Easy to follow advice that will definitely help a lot of moms. We need to take some time for ourselves!
These are some brilliant self-care ideas for all moms out there! Thanks for sharing, a great reminder for us definitely 👌🏻
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I love these ideas! I’ve been getting ready of so much clutter and it feels so good! Bought a few new plants too!
I love these ideas, and I love that you included being a plant mom! It is nice to have ways to de-stress and carry out self care.
Loving all of these self care ideas. I love getting outside and moving around or even simply sitting outside on the patio, as you mentioned really is so relaxing.