This post: FREE self care tips for moms (& a printable checklist).

Here are THREE super simple tips for making time for a little restoration in your daily routine. None of these self care tips for moms will cost you a penny . . . but they might just change your life!

Read on to discover how easy (& affordable) it is to practice daily self care . . . & the science-backed reasons why these habits will help you have a better day, every day.

3 Completely FREE Self Care Tips for Moms

& Other Busy, Creative Women

(Want a printable self-care check list? I created one for you HERE.)

1) Have 20 Minutes of Daily Quiet Time

In her book, The Introverted Mom: Your Guide to More Calm, Less Guilt, and More Joy, Jamie C. Martin touts the health benefits of having just 20 minutes of quiet time every day.

At first, I RESISTED this idea. I mean, how can lying around for nearly half-an-hour every day help me feel better as a mom? (I have things to do!)

After giving this a try for just a few days, I was convinced.

For maximum benefits, make sure you:

• darken the room
• turn off your phone & devices
• rest quietly (without interruptions, if possible)
• close your eyes – no reading or browsing books/social media

This daily habit can help bring your body’s adrenaline levels back to normal during a busy day, & reset your perspective.

Mom Tip:

When my kids were little, resting for 20 minutes while my kids napped was the best way to fit in this self care habit.

I’ve noticed that even if I don’t fall asleep (I’m not great at power napping), I feel more refreshed if I take the time to do this every day.

Self Care Tips for Moms

2) Tell Yourself What to think

Better yet, write it down.

Dr. Daniel Amen encourages a practice he calls “the one page miracle,” in which you fill a single page with your answers to the following two questions:

1. What do I want?
2. How am I going to make it happen?

How to Do It

• Dr. Amen explains the practice here.
• Download a FREE printable worksheet here.

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In summary, “telling yourself what to think” is the opposite of letting old patterns dictate your daily choices & moods. Spend a few minutes every day getting intentional about improving your thought patterns.

Self Care Tips for Moms

3) get out in nature

Think about it: The first environment God created for humans was a garden.

We were designed to thrive emotionally, physically, spiritually, & mentally when we have ample time in “green” & “blue” spaces — that is, nature, gardens, water, etc.

In the article “Nurtured by Nature,” The American Psychological Association, spells out numerous potential benefits of spending time outdoors, including:

• decreased rates of mental & emotional disorders in children
• sharpened cognitive benefits
• increased feelings of optimism & positivity
• decreased mental stress
• ability to problem solve

Tips for Getting Outdoors as a Busy Mom

1. Make time for a morning or evening walk
2. Take your kids to a local park
3. Take your kids on a nature walk
4. Pack a family picnic
5. Plant flowers, herbs, or a few vegetables
6. Go stargazing as a family
7. Take a day trip to a local lake or beach
8. Hunt for shapes in the clouds with your kids
9. Take up nature photography as a hobby
10. Cultivate mindfulness anytime you’re outdoors

There are SO many self care tips for moms that won’t cost you a dime.

Want more ideas?

Get access to my FREE printable self care check list, simply by dropping your email in the form below. (I’ll send you a list of TEN self care tips for moms, plus a printable checklist for you to create your own list of favorite activities.)

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