3 Tips for Self-Care this Mother’s Day…(in GIFs).
We all know the Golden Rule, “Treat others as you would treat yourself.” For many Moms, the golden rule needs to be flipped.
We, Moms, often put ourselves last on the list of priorities. Our kids, our partner, our parents, our friends—they all get served first. This leaves us feeling burnt out, resentful and empty. Ask yourself, how you would I treat my kids? And do that, but for you.
1. Would you say that to your kid?
The meanest things we say are to ourselves. Author and women’s leadership expert, Tara Mohr, calls this the inner critic. And she says we all have it.
If you hear that little voice tearing you down, ask yourself if you would say that to someone you love. And to balance out the cruelty we all live with inside our heads, give yourself a compliment now and then too.
2. Would you ignore your child’s needs?
If your kid’s sad, you try to cheer them up. If they’re hurting, you take them to the doctor. If they need something to be their best, you buy it for them.
Why do we put off doing these things for ourselves? Why is self care soooooo hard? Stop trying to “tough it out” or “go without” and be as kind to yourself as you would to your child.
3. Why not buy yourself those flowers?
I have no problem buying beautiful bouquets for friends and family, but buying them for myself used to feel weird. Then, last summer I gave myself a flower budget and bought a pretty bunch dahlias every week. If I left this up to my husband, he’d come home with cheap dyed daisies, or (gasp) red roses and babies breath, from the grocery store.
Treat yourself to a Mother’s Day gift…
the one you really want
I spend $600 on an enriching summer camp for my kiddo. You deserve a similar budget to enrich your own daily life.
If your bedroom or office space is causing you stress, let’s transform it into a sanctuary. If you love to cook and your kitchen is a wreck, we can streamline it to make it a chef’s delight. Get ready for summer and by giving your wardrobe a Rejoy cleanout. Our clients say that working with Rejoy is the next best thing to a tropical getaway.
Flip the Golden Rule this Mother’s Day and treat yourself like you would treat the ones that you love. The whole family will be happier if you’re happy. And with Rejoy, the rest of the household gets to enjoy your gift too!
Happy Mother’s Day to all the Moms.
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