Brave Self Care | Life Coaching for Moms | Self Care Coaching
  • Work With Me
  • About
  • FAQ
  • Blog
  • Contact

When self care feels like too much work

5/27/2021

0 Comments

 
Picture

I still remember the mom at the third table from the left. 

I’d just finished what I’d thought was a successful talk at a moms' group that met in the University District of Seattle.

I’d made the case that taking care of yourself isn’t selfish - it’s actually one of the best things you can do for yourself, your family, AND the world that needs the unique contribution only you can give.

The mom at the third table from the left raised her hand, holding a baby in her lap.

“I get that self care is important. But what if it feels like more work than it’s worth? If I’m going to go on a girls’ weekend with my friends, I’m going to have to find a time to go that works for everyone, book a place, then make all the arrangements for my kids and husband while I’m gone.”

D’oh. I’d missed the mark.

Self care can absolutely be a grownups-only weekend away. In fact, that sounds fantastic about now!

But what you do every day matters more than what you do every once in a while.

And that’s what I wished I’d communicated better to the mom who asked the question.

I love to coach moms and nonbinary parents and meet them right where they’re at. Instead of planning their escape from mom/parent mode, we dive right into what feels hard to help them make time for things they love and feel confident handling tough things.

What you do every day matters more than what you do every once in a while.

Effective self care doesn’t have to be huge. It doesn’t have to involve plane tickets. It doesn’t even have to be perfect (or be completely kid-free).

Self care - in your everyday, dirty-dishes, carpool-line, crumbs-on-the-floor life - can help you feel amazing even when you’re not sitting poolside with an icy margarita and juicy novel.

That's why I'm so glad you're here with me, learning how to care for yourself as you care for others.

Need a hand figuring out how to recharge in the midst of juggling All The Things?

Get my FREE guide, 3 Self Care Hacks to Make Everyday Life Feel Amazing. I put some of my best tips into this practical, 7-page guide.
​
Get the hacks now
Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...
0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    Find time and energy for yourself. My best secrets, straight to your inbox:

    popular posts

    Picture
    Why my client committed to 'bra research' (and you should, too)
    Picture
    Screw staying hydrated. Feel your feelings.
    Picture
    6 Ways to Figure Out What You Want
    Picture
    Are you setting yourself up for failure?
    Picture
    Preschool Drop-Off in 17 Easy Steps
    You're More Than Your Resume
    What's the Difference Between Coaching & Counseling?
    Picture
    How to Avoid Your Monster Self
    Picture
    Don't just #treatyoself, invest in joy

    Archives

    March 2022
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016

© 2023 Brave Self Care Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Work With Me
  • About
  • FAQ
  • Blog
  • Contact