Self-care during nap time
Okay, I had to write this article, I know I cannot possibly be the only stay at home mom (SAHM) who spends almost all her “alone time” cleaning the house or writing a grocery list. I often find myself in a rut during my 17 month old daughters naps when I’m desperate for some me time, and I choose to instead take care of everything except for myself.
If I’m being honest, I’m writing this article to myself, to remind myself to step back and realize that there are small things I can do to take care of me during nap time. These things really should come before most other duties, especially when I often feel like I’m going to have a mental break down because of the heap of unfolded laundry that has been sitting upstairs for three days unfolded, and the garbage that has needed taken out for a week.
In the grand scheme of things, my well-being is more important, DAMNIT! I hope my realization of this can also help some of you other parents out there, our sanity has got this! These are some simple ideas that we can do during nap time to take care of ourselves.
Paint Nails
When is the last time you have done this? Its quick, easy and it makes us feel put together, the garbage can wait, paint your nails!
Clean Makeup Brushes
I finally did this for the first time in months, it was so quick to do, but I put everything before this and was wondering why my skin was breaking out so badly. Cleaning my brushes made me feel so much better about myself. It’s amazing how something so simple can really make us feel so much better about ourselves
Journal
Write down your goals and aspirations, or even ten things that makes you a great mother.
Face and foot mask
Give your face some much needed love and while your at it take care of your feet, we are constantly chasing around toddlers, our feet are tired, give them some love. Head to your nearest Walmart to stock up on face and foot masks, they are a couple bucks a piece.
Podcast
Have anything in particular you’re interested in, find a podcast and sit back, put your feet up and take a listen, there is a podcast for every interest!
Yoga
Youtube has great options for yoga videos, and they are free, take a brief moment to take care of your body, you will be so glad you did!
Bubble Bath
Wine, bubbles, chocolate, and essential oils, enough said!
Read a Book
Girl, Wash Your Face, have you read it? If not, pick it up… its amazing! If Girl, Wash your Face isn’t quite your speed pick out something you know you will enjoy and stick your nose in it, reading a book is the quickest way to leave your worries behind, you won’t be sorry you took this time for yourself!
