Take Care
It's the most wonderful time of the year!! Well, except for the itchiness and runny nose from blooming things, but hey I'm still pleased that the earth is warming up. Not that it was a long winter, but I've been dealing with a major life change and kinda lost sight of myself for awhile while adjusting.
But no more! I am not one of those women who are happy just because everyone else is, or takes comfort in other people's opinions. *Gag* In my house, if momma ain't happy, nobody is....
Here are a few things that I'm doing to take care of myself:
1. Getting outside to jog. I'm working up to actually running, and conveniently there is a school next door where I can run laps around. Just being outside without the stroller, sweating to make myself healthier is working wonders on how I feel. I don't feel strong in my body these days, and my shape and the shape I'm in, are not the best me. I also don't feel strong and this is no bueno.
2. On the subject of health, we, or rather I, ordered an ab roller. It smacks of infomercial but a good friend of ours uses one and he is a great testament to its effectiveness. At this point in my life I can't spare money for the gym, but having equipment at home, or using the outdoors, will give me the same results. I just need to be consistent. A little checkmark in my planner is a good mental strategy.
3. Skincare. Holy moly. Having a baby and breastfeeding has kept a lot of previous skin issues at bay for the most part, but it still has changed. Okay, age and the environment are also factors. Anyhow, I have always been one to invest money in a few but good products but now I think I need a change. Luckily a friend has started an online shop, Soko Shop, which features Korean skincare products. At the moment I am on the hunt for a super moisturizer and I think there is one for me there. Still testing. I've also jumped on the face mask bandwagon. Let me clarify, there was a charcoal one from Origins I was using but now I'm testing out actually putting on a moisturizing paper mask, and wow, a totally different experience!!
4. Working. I found a small part time gig that I can execute from home. Now I don't feel like I'm not doing anything when I'm not doing anything because sometimes I AM working. It's not a lot of money, but again the psychological factor makes me feel like I am contributing more. Does it sound like I don't think mothering is enough...
5. Lastly craft. Making beautiful, useful things with my own two little hands is so fulfilling. Creating feeds the soul!
Summer soundtrack from way back when...
But no more! I am not one of those women who are happy just because everyone else is, or takes comfort in other people's opinions. *Gag* In my house, if momma ain't happy, nobody is....
Here are a few things that I'm doing to take care of myself:
1. Getting outside to jog. I'm working up to actually running, and conveniently there is a school next door where I can run laps around. Just being outside without the stroller, sweating to make myself healthier is working wonders on how I feel. I don't feel strong in my body these days, and my shape and the shape I'm in, are not the best me. I also don't feel strong and this is no bueno.
2. On the subject of health, we, or rather I, ordered an ab roller. It smacks of infomercial but a good friend of ours uses one and he is a great testament to its effectiveness. At this point in my life I can't spare money for the gym, but having equipment at home, or using the outdoors, will give me the same results. I just need to be consistent. A little checkmark in my planner is a good mental strategy.
3. Skincare. Holy moly. Having a baby and breastfeeding has kept a lot of previous skin issues at bay for the most part, but it still has changed. Okay, age and the environment are also factors. Anyhow, I have always been one to invest money in a few but good products but now I think I need a change. Luckily a friend has started an online shop, Soko Shop, which features Korean skincare products. At the moment I am on the hunt for a super moisturizer and I think there is one for me there. Still testing. I've also jumped on the face mask bandwagon. Let me clarify, there was a charcoal one from Origins I was using but now I'm testing out actually putting on a moisturizing paper mask, and wow, a totally different experience!!
4. Working. I found a small part time gig that I can execute from home. Now I don't feel like I'm not doing anything when I'm not doing anything because sometimes I AM working. It's not a lot of money, but again the psychological factor makes me feel like I am contributing more. Does it sound like I don't think mothering is enough...
5. Lastly craft. Making beautiful, useful things with my own two little hands is so fulfilling. Creating feeds the soul!
Summer soundtrack from way back when...
I love reading what you're doing to care for yourself - it's an area where I have been very deficient. Seeing what others are doing is really helpful :-)
ReplyDeleteI love reading what you're doing to care for yourself - it's an area where I have been very deficient. Seeing what others are doing is really helpful :-)
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