Improve Your Relationship with Yourself

It can be really hard to be a momma. You have to balance all of your responsibilities, and you have to do it while being the only person who can see what's going on. It's a lot of pressure!

You're constantly busy taking care of everyone else: your kids, your partner, the house, and your pets… not to mention all the other things that come up every day (work emails, running errands, etc.). It's easy to put yourself last on the list. But if you're not taking care of yourself first, how will you ever have enough energy left over for everything else?

I want you to know that your relationship with yourself is just as important as any other relationship in your life. And this is especially true when it comes to being a mom—you need to take care of yourself so that you can take care of everyone else. I'm not saying that, as a mom, you should put yourself first all the time (although sometimes I do). What I am saying is that it's important to make sure that you're getting the love and care you need in order for your life and relationships to thrive. It's also important because if you don't take care of yourself, how can you expect anyone else to?

So if you're feeling stressed or anxious or depressed or burnt-out or lonely or any combination thereof, know that there are resources out there for you! Talk with other moms about what they do when they feel like this; try different methods until something works for you; reach out for help if things get really bad—because we all deserve the best lives possible, and those lives include taking care of ourselves so we can be there for others.

One helpful tip: Set aside some time each day just for YOU. This doesn't have to mean an hour-long bubble bath or even leaving work early (although those things are great!). Just find something—anything!—that works for you and allows you to relax and recharge. I guarantee it'll help make everything else more manageable too!