The holiday season is over! While I am sad to see it go (I am a nut for Christmas), this mama needs a break! Between the decorating, shopping, wrapping, baking, etc., I am pooped. Not to mention that both girls were sick for 80% of my “vacation” (ear infections all around, multiple bouts of vomit, crusty noses and eyes, high grade fevers…need I go on?) so I didn’t even get a chance to catch up on sleep! Needless to say, I am ready for a break. But mom’s don’t get breaks!!
Well, this year that is going to change (I hope).
While I still plan to focus on my usual goals, such as – being a better person, being a good mother, helping others, etc., this year I also plan to focus a little bit more on myself. You heard that right, I am going to be SELFISH. As a full-time, working mom of two, I don’t get a whole lot of time to myself. So this year my goal is to carve out a little chunk of time out each month/each week/each day (whatever I can manage) to just focus on me. That could include something as simple as finding some time to practice my breathing/mindfulness; or taking a bath, getting a massage or going to the gym.
I am obviously going to need my husband’s help on this one, but he is an awesome dad and partner so I have no doubt I can make this one of the first resolutions I actually keep.
Here are some of my ideas for ME TIME:
- Practice mindfulness
- Enjoy a nice bath with my new bath caddy (yes, I got one!)
- Read a chapter or two in a good book
- Take a 20 minute nap
- Go to Target BY MYSELF (can you say goals??)
- Get a massage
- Spend some time at the gym
- Lock the door to the bathroom and bring my phone with me for some uninterrupted pinning time
- Girls night out!!
- Get a pedicure
- Try a new recipe
- Get crafty – there are so many DIY pins I am dying to try
- Binge watch a TV show
- Blog
Speaking of blogging, I have some exciting things in store for my followers this month, and this year, so stay tuned.
Please comment with any additional “me time” ideas you might have!
The Patient Mom 