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I laughed while I wrote a post about me time. I think it’s because “me time” has changed so much since I had children. I’m guilty of forgetting to brush my teeth at night (although I remember to do it for the kids…), or to give up going out for a hair cut because the kids need new clothes and shoes. But, those little moments of forgetting about ourselves can truly start to add up. That’s why I’m thrilled to be joining up with our sponsor, Best Western Mom Me-Time Sweepstakes, because they know how important it is for busy moms to get out and to have fun without the kids!
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When I had my first child, I was working full time. I remember that my life revolved around work and family. There was little time for anything else…including me.
I started to get really burnt out.
Thankfully, my amazing husband offered to let me get out for a night on my own. But, you know what?
I never took him up on the offer!
Maybe it was guilt or not being able to justify spending money and time on myself, but I often think about how much that time would have helped our entire family.
I truly believe that a happy, healthy mom benefits the entire family’s health and well being.
It left me thinking: how can we get Mom’s healthier and happier, especially when we’re all so busy…
Friends.
I think the key to keeping busy Moms happier and healthier is by having friends who remind us to take care of ourselves.
Five Reasons to Encourage Other Moms to take Me Time
- Motivation – Sometimes a gentle nudge from a friend or an invite to go out is all that you need to get some much needed me time. It’s amazing how motivating a simple phone call can be…
- Community – if there’s one thing I’ve learned about parenting, it’s that we’re all in this together. Finding community and encouraging all of us to be healthier and happier benefits all of us.
- Keep it simple – Encouraging a friend to find some me time doesn’t have to be fancy. Offer to watch her kids while she goes for a short run or leave some bubble bath on her porch. Just a small gesture can make a huge difference.
- Paying it Forward – At any given time, another Mom or yourself may need help with this parenting thing. Paying it forward to other friends is just good karma, don’t you think?
- Good Deeds – There’s something to be said about how good it feels to do something amazing for someone else! It’s so simple, but so easy to forget to do…
So, How Else Can You Encourage Someone?
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The nominator who’s friend wins this amazing package will win the exact same package!! (talk about karma!). Just click here, Mom Me-Time Sweepstakes, and add one amazing friend to this giveaway. Don’t forget to tag them – it’s such a simple way to show a good friend you’re thinking about them!
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