5 Mini Habits to Add More Ease and Peace to Your Day
By Beryl Solomon
Re-think the very idea of self-care with micro rituals that fit seamlessly into your day with kids
Source: Ayo Ogunseinde
For years, we’ve been sold one particular take on “self-care”—one that requires an enormous amount of time and energy that parents of young kids simply don’t have access to. If the idea of a lengthy and restorative yoga session, or an expensive nightly skincare routine, or any number of ways we’ve been taught to view the very idea of tending to ourselves feels out of reach for you, then welcome to the world of mini self-nurturing rituals.
Proving anyone (yes, even busy and exhausted moms!) can find a few minutes to focus on themselves, Beryl Solomon—the founder of the modern drug store, Poplar—walks us through 5 small self-care mini habits that fit seamlessly into her day with kids.
Tiny Self-Care Rituals for Exhausted Moms
1. Sip water, not coffee
Start your day with water, not coffee. I know, I know, it seems like sometimes coffee is the only thing dragging you out of bed—but coffee is dehydrating, and dehydration + exhaustion = a bad combo. Instead, drink two full glasses of room temperature water before reaching for your coffee mug. Bonus points if you add in some fresh squeezed-lemon.
2. Tinc
Think of cannibidiol, or CBD, like a vitamin. For best results, you should take it every day. I take a morning tincture to get going for the day and an evening tincture to wind down and promote sleep. You can choose one or both. Simply adding one tincture to your routine can be a game-changer. Take a full-dropper, hold under your tongue for 30 seconds, and then swallow. It’s that easy.
3. Journal
My current favorite self-care ritual is cost-free and only adds about 2 minutes to my morning routine. After I’ve had my water, and while my coffee is brewing, I make a gratitude list. I try to put it in my notebook but sometimes a post-it will have to do. I jot down three things I am grateful for in the moment. Depending on my mood, they are sometimes deep, but other times I focus on simple things like school or camp for my kids.
4. Move
I think of movement as self-care. Even just a few minutes of moving my body typically makes a world of difference. When I don’t have time for a full workout, I still try to squeeze in some movement. I’ve found that even 5 minutes can turn a crappy afternoon into a way better day. Some of my favorite ways to work in movement include a walk around the block, a series of planks, and light stretches with my Equipt UBarre. Here’s how I use the UBarre.
5. Lay
Yes, seriously laying down can be self care. In the corner of our den, I keep tucked away my acupressure mat. When the kids are settled and enjoying their TV time, I simply roll out my mat and chill. Ten minutes and I feel like a whole new woman.
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