I do understand finding that time for yourself is difficult, regardless of how old your children are. But, it is extremely important to give ourselves that time, if not everyday but at least a couple of times a week. I’m not able to set a schedule to read everyday, but I carry my book everywhere with me, whether it’s a hard book or e-book, because I never know when I may have a quick opportunity to read a page. Reading can create a sense of peace, relaxation…unless you’re reading a thriller or horror book. Either way, it’s a way to escape the real world for a few moments, breathe and enjoy that time for yourself.

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How can we process having time for ourselves when the moment we open our eyes in the morning, our brains are already on “full schedule mode”? I will say, making time for yourself can seem impossible…there is not enough time in the day for that. I promise, as a mom, I do understand reaching that goal may seem to be nonexistent. But as moms, one of our many specialties is scheduling. So, why not use one of our professional skills for ourselves. Looking at a weeks schedule can seem overwhelming and finding that time to squeeze in “me time” may seem impossible. To make the impossible, possible, there are many ways to reach this important goal. We’ll talk about taking these steps one at a time.

There are no rules on how to go about making time for yourself, but let me offer some ideas. I’ll mention some ideas today and then go deeper into each one in following posts. The list of ideas is endless and can be as creative or simple as you want it to be. A good place to start is to think back of what you enjoyed pre-children. There are hundreds of ideas, such as reading, writing, dancing, exercising, art, meditation, etc. You choose what you enjoyed back then, or you can choose something new that has sparked your interest. Whatever you decide, remember it is important to take that time for yourself. I’ll discuss ideas, including some of my “me time” in following posts. Remember as moms we have to take that time so we can continue being the amazing moms that we are… and remember to breathe.

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It’s amazing how mothers seem to have powers or magic to make sure our homes are organized, clean. We make sure there is enough food in the pantry and refrigerator. We plan out meals that may lead us to the grocery store. If we have pets, we make sure our pets are healthy and fed. Our list of things to do seem endless. We basically place our families on a pedestal, which is what makes moms amazing and often seen as angels. There is nothing we won’t do for our families.

Now it’s the end of the day, family is fed, kitchen is clean, kids are done with homework, husband is watching tv and relaxing….now what? Now it’s mom time. What does mom time mean? It can be anything you want it to be and the ideas are endless. Having time to yourself daily or a few times a week is important to help keep your mind focused, recharge and most importantly healthy.

As a mom, I make it a point to spend “me” time as much as possible. Finding that time can be challenging at times, but it can be accomplished with many ideas, tips and patience. Balancing motherhood is a daily challenge but it comes with so many rewards. From mom to mothers, remember to breathe.

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