393: Why Moms Need Self Care As A Discipline Over Indulgence
The media has been lying to you.\xa0\nThey have been telling you to take bubble baths and drink copious amounts of wine and get manis & pedis all under the guise of self-care.\xa0\nWhile indulgent self-care is awesome and important, self-care is about much more than the infrequent pedicure.\xa0And sometimes the habits we label self-care are more of an escape that fills a void than a tool that serves us (read: copious amounts of wine.)\nThe self-care you actually need is habits and routines that preserve your energy, promote excellent physical and mental health, and provide restoration from the hard days and long nights of motherhood.\nThis kind of self-care looks like going to bed earlier, maintaining an exercise routine, taking time for yourself before your family rises, going to therapy, practicing meditation, being conscientious of your wine and sugar intake.\xa0\nThis kind of self-care requires discipline.\xa0\nI know it\u2019s not sexy and sometimes it\u2019s not fun.\xa0\nSometimes it actually feels like work, which feels unfair. But the results and the rewards will improve your physical and mental health, help you sustain your energy all day #everydamnday, and restore a sense of harmony that you didn\u2019t think could exist - all of which is to say that your disciplined self-care might bring actual magic into your life.\nListen in to learn:\n\n9 ways you\u2019re doing self-care wrong\n\n8 ways to mindset upgrade around your self care\n\nSimple self-care upgrades that will dramatically improve your quality of life\n\nThe difference between self-care as a discipline vs self-care as an indulgence (and why you need BOTH!)\n\nLinks mentioned:\nGrab your discounted Shameless Mom Con tickets: shamelessmomcon.com\n\nThank you to our sponsors:\n\n\nLola: Get organic cotton tampons and other hygiene products delivered right to your door. To get 30% off your first order, go to mylola.com and use the code SHAMELESS30 when you subscribe.\n\n\nHoney: Get Honey for FREE at JoinHoney.com/SHAMELESS.\n\n\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices