3 Science-Backed Self Care Tips for Moms (That Are FREE to Do!)
This post: FREE self care tips for moms (& a printable checklist).
Here are THREE super simple tips for making time for a little restoration in your daily routine. None of these self care tips for moms will cost you a penny . . . but they might just change your life!
Read on to discover how easy (& affordable) it is to practice daily self care . . . & the science-backed reasons why these habits will help you have a better day, every day.
3 Completely FREE Self Care Tips for Moms
& Other Busy, Creative Women
(Want a printable self-care check list? I created one for you HERE.)
1) Have 20 Minutes of Daily Quiet Time
In her book, The Introverted Mom: Your Guide to More Calm, Less Guilt, and More Joy, Jamie C. Martin touts the health benefits of having just 20 minutes of quiet time every day.
At first, I RESISTED this idea. I mean, how can lying around for nearly half-an-hour every day help me feel better as a mom? (I have things to do!)
After giving this a try for just a few days, I was convinced.
For maximum benefits, make sure you:
darken the room
turn off your phone & devices
rest quietly (without interruptions, if possible)
close your eyes – no reading or browsing books/social media
This daily habit can help bring your body’s adrenaline levels back to normal during a busy day, & reset your perspective.
Mom Tip:
When my kids were little, resting for 20 minutes while my kids napped was the best way to fit in this self care habit.
I’ve noticed that even if I don’t fall asleep (I’m not great at power napping), I feel more refreshed if I take the time to do this every day.
Self Care Tips for Moms
2) Tell Yourself What to think
Better yet, write it down.
Dr. Daniel Amen encourages a practice he calls “the one page miracle,” in which you fill a single page with your answers to the following two questions:
What do I want?
How am I going to make it happen?
How to Do It
In summary, “telling yourself what to think” is the opposite of letting old patterns dictate your daily choices & moods. Spend a few minutes every day getting intentional about improving your thought patterns.
Self Care Tips for Moms
3) get out in nature
Think about it: The first environment God created for humans was a garden.
We were designed to thrive emotionally, physically, spiritually, & mentally when we have ample time in “green” & “blue” spaces — that is, nature, gardens, water, etc.
In the article “Nurtured by Nature,” The American Psychological Association, spells out numerous potential benefits of spending time outdoors, including:
decreased rates of mental & emotional disorders in children
sharpened cognitive benefits
increased feelings of optimism & positivity
decreased mental stress
ability to problem solve
Tips for Getting Outdoors as a Busy Mom
Make time for a morning or evening walk
Take your kids to a local park
Take your kids on a nature walk
Pack a family picnic
Plant flowers, herbs, or a few vegetables
Go stargazing as a family
Take a day trip to a local lake or beach
Hunt for shapes in the clouds with your kids
Take up nature photography as a hobby
Cultivate mindfulness anytime you’re outdoors
There are SO many self care tips for moms that won’t cost you a dime.
Want more ideas?
Get access to my FREE printable self care check list, simply by dropping your email in the form below. (I’ll send you a list of TEN self care tips for moms, plus a printable checklist for you to create your own list of favorite activities.)
Printable self care check list:
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Have any self care tips for moms to add to my list? Drop a comment below, Friend.
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