Taking care of your health is important, but what about taking care of yourself? When you're a working mom, it can be easy to get caught up in the day-to-day demands of family life. But self-care doesn't have to be hard or complicated; even just a few minutes spent doing something good for yourself can make all the difference.
You are not alone
You are not the only one who is struggling with a lack of sleep, exhaustion and frustration. Working moms everywhere are feeling this way, but we don't always have the time or energy to talk about it. We need to remember that when we're feeling like there's no end in sight; there are other women out there just like us going through similar situations--and they will understand what you're going through if you let them know how they can help!
You have to take care of yourself first
It's impossible to take care of others if you don't take care of yourself first. You can't give what you don't have, and in order for your kids or spouse to feel loved and supported by you, they need to see that their parent is happy and healthy.
If you want your family members to respect and appreciate how hard it was for them when they were young--and as an adult who also works outside the home--then show them that self-care is important to you: get enough sleep every night; eat well; exercise regularly; spend time with friends who make life more enjoyable (and not those who drag down moods). In short: do things that make life fun!
Self-care is an investment in your well-being
It's important to remember that taking care of yourself doesn't mean you're being selfish or self-indulgent. In fact, by taking time out for yourself each day you'll be able to be more productive and efficient at work because you'll feel relaxed and calm during the rest of the day.
Self care can be creative, fun and free!
Self care can be creative, fun and free! You can do it by yourself or with friends. You can do it at home or in a public place. You can even do it with your kids (or without them). Self care is not just about going to the spa; it's about taking time for yourself so that you feel good about who you are and how you're living your life.
Self care doesn't have to cost anything at all - sometimes even the smallest things are enough to make us feel better after a long day or get us through an anxious moment.
Taking care of yourself is necessary to maintain the ability to take care of others
Taking care of yourself is necessary to maintain the ability to take care of others. You can't be a good parent if you are sick and tired, or if you're too stressed out to think clearly. If your self-care routine includes eating well, exercising regularly and getting enough sleep, then it will be easier for you to maintain patience with your children when they're acting up or being demanding at times when they should know better (like right before bedtime).
If taking care of yourself isn't a priority for working moms--or even just busy moms in general--then those around them may suffer as well: their spouses might feel neglected; their children could become more demanding than usual because they aren't getting enough attention from mom; coworkers might complain about having to pick up slack from someone who always seems exhausted.
As a working mom, you are not alone in your struggle to find time for self care. But I hope this article has helped you realize that taking care of yourself is an essential part of being able to take care of others. The key takeaway here is that self-care doesn't have to be expensive or complicated--it can be as simple as taking some time out each day for yourself!