![]() What are the activities or moments in your day make you feel most at peace with yourself? Reflect on these moments.Two questions to help prompt some direction: You’re courageous, and every effort you make in this journey is a testament to your strength and love for yourself. Trust that you have the strength to start this journey, and know that each step, no matter how small, is a powerful act of self-love. #SelfCareJourney #MindfulLiving #GrowthMindset #AuthenticSelf #EmbraceChange #WellnessWarrior #MindBodySoul #PersonalDevelopment #SelfLoveClub #EmpoweredLiving #BraveChoices #InnerStrength #WellnessJourney #MentalWellness #MindfulnessPractice #SelfCareTips #HealthyMindset #LifeBalance #Empowerment #PersonalGrowth. Embrace the uncomfortable and watch how it transforms you. Yes, it’s difficult, but it’s in these moments we find our strength and authenticity. It’s choosing to face challenges, set boundaries, and truly listen to ourselves. Stepping into discomfort is where real self-care begins. Breaking Comfort Zones: True self-care can mean stepping out of your comfort zone to grow and learn, which is inherently uncomfortable. Emotional Vulnerability: It might require being honest and vulnerable about your feelings and needs, which can be daunting.ĥ. Prioritizing Needs Over Wants: Real self-care sometimes means doing what you need (like going to bed early) over what you want (like staying up late watching TV), which can feel like a sacrifice.Ĥ. Setting Boundaries: It often involves setting boundaries with others, which can lead to difficult conversations and, at times, conflict.ģ. Facing Personal Challenges: True self-care might mean addressing personal issues like anxiety, procrastination, or unhealthy habits, which is not always a pleasant experience.Ģ. It’s not just about relaxation and indulgence it’s also about growth and sometimes facing the hard stuff. Real self-care often involves confronting uncomfortable truths about ourselves, our habits, and our lives. It helps me practice my patience and flexibility while allowing me to feel like I’m helping them with lifelong skills and that we’re all still getting what we need. This helps the boys to feel a sense of control, comfort, and expectation. ![]() However, what does all that in-between time look like? It can be challenging to create consistency when life with kids can be anything but predictable, and the daily chaos is REAL! *My mind wanders to mornings when the dogs are barking, the older boys are wrestling, my three-year-old is rolling through the house on a push car, my husband is telling me about his schedule, and I haven’t even managed to get a cup of coffee.* So, our family has opted for a rhythm rather than a minute-by-minute schedule. From sleep, to meals, to bedtimes, we get it. I think it’s safe to say parents understand the importance of routine when it comes to kids. Plus find free printables to help you build rhythms of your own! ![]() Take a look at our family rhythms to learn how we stay on track managing busy work schedules, three boys, and everything that life brings.
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