Hello my fellow beautiful Mummy's. I want you to take a seat and get comfortable, take a deep breath. But not for long because hey we're Mum's and there are things to get done right ?
As a new Mum, Wife, Daycare Mum my days and to do lists are NEVER ENDING...can you relate?.
So I want you to not get angry when I add more to that list. And these things are my absolute NOT NEGOTIABLE. 5 things that help me get through every day the healthiest physically and emotionally. Like me I haven't a doubt you already been negotiating with the kids, maybe the boss?. So now I'm giving us both to make these 5 non-negotiable things part of your to do list.
1/ DRINK WATER.. I was such a coffee addict. Not that I drank to much. But I was so believing in the feeling that If I didn't have my coffee I couldn't get through the day. My energy would just keep fading. SIMPLY NOT TRUE. I would feel more fatigued after every cup. I don't drink coffee anymore, I love my Milo in the morning now. Drinking more water will not only help you look and feel younger but help reduce the fine lines and wrinkles the natural way.
2/ EAT HEALTHY.. Eating healthy is the healthiest way to naturally give you all the energy you need to get through the day. A moto I like to follow is eat the crap feel like crap. When I eat lighter I feel lighter and have more energy for my Family and the people who are depending on him.
3/ GET REST WHEN YOU CAN.. Now I bet you want to hit me because you think I mean take a nap. NO NOT AT ALL.. I mean when you are feeling frazzled or over worked and your starting to feel CRAZY, when time allows just take a couple of minutes and sit where you can. YOUR TIRED!!. most women I know do not have time for a Midday nap. But for me as a Daycare Mum when the kids are sleeping and I've had my lunch. I just sit and close my eyes. I like to sit in mediataion pose. The time fame you do this is totally up to you and your daily circumstances. Just 10 minutes is all you need.
4/ MOVE YOUR BODY.. This is so important. Moving our body releases stress and any built up tension from the long day. Just like the coffee we thought gave us energy, moving your body actually does!!. The key thing is to find an exercise routine you like and enjoy.
5\ STAY STRONG.. I find this so important. Don't do something you don't want to do. NO is actually a sentence.When you say no to the little things the important things are much easier to say YES to. Don't overload yourself when it feels like you are being pulled in every direction. And stand up for yourself if you don't like the way someone is speaking to you. Don't be taken advantage of.
Remember self care is not selfish. Take care of yourself as well as you take care of those around you.....
Kristi Xx
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