What Happens When You Don’t Take Time For Yourself

Collaborative Post¦ Taking time for yourself is something each and everyone of us needs to do. But you’re a busy mum, and that means you’ve got maybe 5 minutes per day to dedicate entirely for yourself. What are you to do here? Well, when those moments do come your way, you should grab them for all they’re worth and use that time to your own advantage. 

If you don’t, it’s easy to feel down and out about your own body, and that doesn’t do you or the kids any favours at all! To help you out with such a monumental task, we’ve listed below both the signs and solutions to not taking time for yourself. 

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Luxurious 30 minute Nap Time Spa Routine

Sponsored Post¦ Being a Mama is stressful. It’s hard work and can often feel like you don’t receive much gratitude from your tiny humans for keeping them fed, dressed and warm. Therefore, I’m inviting you to reclaim nap time with me. Once a week or fortnight make sure you take the time and use it for yourself without guilt. Don’t worry about the dishes or cleaning, they can wait. When you’ve been working hard for so long, half an hour of self-care can make such a difference. Hopefully this spa routine at home will make you feel refreshed and ready to take on whatever life throws at you after naptime!

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Book Review: Cookie

Review¦ Everyone feels sad or anxious sometimes, but it can be difficult for children in particular to express these feelings and how intense they are. The story of Cookie covers anxiety and depression in a gentle and heart-warming way for young children.

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5 Reasons Why You Should Travel to Colorado for Rehab

Collaborative Post¦ Crossing state borders for rehab is not as uncommon as you might think. Some want to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, others want to maintain anonymity throughout their healing process, and many just want a change of scenery. If you are considering travel for addiction treatment, consider traveling to Colorado. There are many reasons why this state is a great place to seek treatment for addiction. Here are five of them:

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Self-Care and Mental Health: 9 Tips for Mothers

Collaborative Post¦ A mother’s life is defined by constant errands, multiple tasks and forever being busy. Family life is a whirlwind of activities, fast-paced and always on the go. It can be hard to find time to sit down and breathe. But indulging in some self-care and being mindful of your mental health is absolutely essential. While you’re so busy tending to others and keeping everyone else happy, you can easily forget that you also need some looking after. Here are some self-care tips to help you look after yourself and your mental health, so you can continue tending to those motherly duties with the upmost care and attention.

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