I believe that one of the hardest things for Mother's to do is to take care of themselves. I remember thinking as a young Mom, that I had to do everything! I really struggled taking time out to eat well, exercise or sleep in. I actually felt guilty if I did anything fun for myself. How foolish I was back then, some time wisdom comes so slowly and so painfully. I found this great article about putting your self first...in a good way that is! I hope it helps you understand, that taking care of yourself, isn't a greedy thing, it is just safety first!!!!!
"Even if you have trouble taking time for yourself, remember the safety instructions you get when you board a plane: Put your oxygen mask on first in case of emergency. Then put the mask on children and others who need your help."
- Nutrition
Your body is only as healthy as what you put in it. Here’s how to move quickly to a better path. - Exercise
The best way to release those endorphins that will improve your mood and give you energy is to accumulate 150 minutes of aerobic exercise throughout the week. Sound daunting? Not if you break it into 15 sessions of 10 minutes each, or five 30-minute sessions. - Checking up
See your doctor for an annual check-up and make sure you get these tests: blood pressure, cholesterol, bone density, pre-diabetes and thyroid. - Food for soul
Don’t let these new tips add to your overload as you struggle to balance work and family. One of our most important tips is to relax and find time for yourself. - Food for soul
Don’t let these new tips add to your overload as you struggle to balance work and family. One of our most important tips is to relax and find time for yourself.
→Slow down: Ask for help when work and family are stressing you out.
→Rest up: Sleep at least seven to eight hours nightly. (Exercise and a good diet will help.)
→Find a hobby: Dr. Elizabeth Weidmer-Mikhall , director of the women’s psychiatry program at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, recommends reading, gardening or taking care of an animal. Can’t resist multitasking even when you’re supposed to be relaxing? Gardening and taking care of an animal can also help with exercise, plus growing herbs and fresh vegetables can improve your diet.
"Women need to do things that are soul-feeding that aren’t aimed at gratifying others,” Weidmer-Mikhail said. "Women need to take care of things, to do things that promote emotional growth. Find a satisfying hobby that doesn’t involve making money or drawing attention to yourself. It will increase your sense of self-worth, which leads to better health all around.”
"Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." ~World Health Organization, 1948
"The... patient should be made to understand that he or she must take charge of his own life. Don't take your body to the doctor as if he were a repair shop." ~Quentin Regestein
"Health is a relationship between you and your body." ~Terri Guillemets
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