It makes sense that the more you have to do, the more important it is to take care of yourself. In the ‘real world’ however, it seems the more we take on, the faster ‘self care’ slips down the priority scale, until it falls clean off the list.
When we’re busy with the day-to-day management of career, family and household, the idea of self improvement can feel about as achievable as finally folding all the washing piled high on the couch. We know we ought to take better care of our health. We know relationships need energy and work. We know we can have a career that we love. We know it’s possible to have our finances organised and our house decluttered and still have time for fun and recreation.
We know all of this, but we’re wondering who has time?
As mums, we easily slip into ‘survival’ mode. We sacrifice our own needs daily, while telling ourselves it’s only for a few years, and that we’ll make progress in our own lives when things calm down a little. But there is another way. You might not have long stretches of time available to make improvements in your life, but can you find just 15 minutes each day?
If you can, here are some powerful and achievable ways to get your act together in just 15 short minutes a day. Read the full article... |
