6 Ways to Physical Wellness for Moms

No doubt our physical health changes through motherhood--time is limited, and sleep deprivation is real. However, there's opportunity around us each day. And it's not complicated. I'm sharing 6 ways moms can find wellness within the dailyness of motherhood

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Let go of restriction mentality. Be intentional about adding in small things for yourself as you care for your kids

Tip 1

Skin Care

A simple routine to start and end the day

Movement

Workout video with the kids

Easy ways to add in self-care 

Optimize Activities 

Motherhood is a physically active job, naturally. See everything you  do as opportunity

Tip 2

Chores

mopping, wiping up crumbs are movement

Laundry

Walking upstairs to put laundry away adds to extra steps

Examples of being active during the day

Cultivate an Imperfect Mindset

A positive anything is better than nothing

Tip 3

It all counts

1 vegetable serving is better than none

Tomorrow is a new day

I only walked for 6 minutes today, I can aim for 10 tomorrow

How to change mindset

Practice Rest

Even if a full night's rest isn't reality, you can still find more peace and less stress.

Tip 4

Prayer or Meditation

Quiet the brain, transfer the focus

Unplug 

Take a break from scrolling and staring at a screen

Forms of  Rest

Remember the Why

Knowing the why of healthy habit is power and a motivator

Tip 5

Prayer or Meditation

Quiet the brain, transfer the focus

Unplug 

Take a break from scrolling and staring at a screen

How to remember the Why

Nourish Your Heart

Wellness Industry will tell you it's about "doing." Wellness is a lot about receiving and nourishing more than just your body.

Tip 6

Read Scripture

Spiritural food, provides the wellness essentials 

USe Faith

Partner with Christ and others to face struggles and achieve goals

How to Nourish Your Heart

Let’s Recap What We Learned

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Imperfect Mindset

Rest

Nourish Heart

OPTIMIZE ACTIVITY

REMEMBER THE WHY