At-Home Self-Care Ideas Every Mom Should Try

Time is valuable for any busy mom. There never seems to be enough of it. And when you think about your priorities, making time for self-care probably falls near the bottom of your list —below work, kids, home, and family.

But if you don’t take time for yourself, you could be doing more harm than good.  Stress, exhaustion, burnout, and even illness can take more of a toll when you aren’t getting what you need. So whether you carve out a few minutes for yourself, or a whole day, here are some ideas to get you started:

Be ready to unwind

• Create a space in your house with a favorite blanket, comfy seating, lovely visuals where you can go-to relax on your downtime.
• Fill your pantry with your favorite teas and healthy snacks so they’re ready when you need them.
• Put together a self-care box with items like lotion, face masks, nail polish, essential oils, and bath products.

Find time for your friends

• Set a time to talk to your bestie each week
• Have friends over for coffee or lunch
• Start a book club or moms group
• Send handwritten cards to your friends for special occasions

Focus on the physical

• Take a walk around the block
• Stretch or do yoga
• Work in the garden
• Take on a physical home improvement project

Give your brain a boost

• Write in your journal
• Learn how to meditate
• Read a good book
• Do a crossword, puzzle, or one player card game

Pamper Yourself

• Take a short nap
• Relax in a hot bath
• Give yourself a facial
• Splurge on health & beauty**

Do something big

• Start a blog
• Begin an online business
• Write your memoir

Develop new skills

• Take an online
• Get crafty

Have fun & get silly

• Sing along to your favorite music
• Host a game night
• Dance in your living room