www.womanthismonth.com October 2020 15 LIFESTYLE | opinion Create time for yourself. I know it is practically impossible to make time for yourself, because between the house, husband, and kids, there is hardly any time to spare. However, I am saying “CREATE time!” Make yourself a priority on that list. You don’t need more than 10 minutes to yourself, every day to be able to function somehow normally. Wake up 10 minutes earlier and do some meditation, stay up a bit late and watch an episode of the series you’ve been hearing about. Tell the kids that it is quiet time after lunch, and encourage them to stay in their room reading, while you rest. Ask the kids to help you around the house, this way you get some extra time to read a book before dinner. Look at your day and see when you can fit 10 minutes JUST for you! Start a new project, or finish an old one. You always wanted to tackle embroidery? Well there you go, that is your time! You once started writing a book, but never finished it? Then what are you waiting for? Make sure when you look back in time, you would be happy about how you have spent this very long break. Take a break from your phone. As much as I would hate to say it, but it is true, phones and social media are adding to your stress. Ditch your phone for a bit, and go for a walk, or a drive, or even take a bath, whatever works for you. We -moms- are the glue that holds the family together, if you are running on very little, to no self-care at all, everything will crumble and slip through your fingers. Get all glammed up. Put on some nail polish, put on some make up, wear some fancy clothes, even if it is to wash the dishes and fold the laundry! Looking good will help you feel good.
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