Self Care Ideas for Busy Women

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Updated March 2022

Get these self-care ideas for busy women to manage stress and get rid of feeling overwhelmed.

Having a self-care plan is an important element in caring for your family.

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We nourish our families with ourselves. If you are feeling empty, anxious, and stressed that is what you are giving your family and the other people around you.

Care enough about your family to take care of yourself. In the first post in this series I reminded you that we are like an infusion pitcher, what we fill ourselves with is what we give out to our family, friends and work. You can read more about that in 5 Steps to Work Life Balance.

Here are some ideas:

Exercise releases good endorphins, which reduces anxiety and irritability. It also improves your mood and releases tension that contributes to the aches and pains you feel in your body.

Walk in the woods
Ride bike
Roller Blade
Dance around the house
Play a dancing video game
Ariel Arts
Zumba
Yoga–here are some great videos
Run/jog, try signing up for a 5k and train with a friend
Elliptical
Exercise ball
Treadmill
Walking video, if it is too cold outside
Snowshoe
X-country ski
Try a yoga swing
Hike at a state park
Canoe
Kayak
Pilates

When you calm your mind you also relax your body, which makes everything feel more doable.

Focus on your breath
Close your eyes and imagine you are in your favorite peaceful place
Take a nap
Take a hot bath
Journal

A healthy support system goes a long way towards making the burdens of life lighter. Friends multiply our joys and divide our sorrows.

Call a friend
Schedule time for coffee, appetizers or a walk with a friend
Join a book club, bowling team, softball team or any other group that is fun for you
Swap a meal with a friend, you make dinner for both families this week and the other parent returns the favor next week.

I made a private Facebook group just for you where you can connect with other single moms. Join us in Empowered Single Mom Tribe here.

When life is too much to handle it helps to know that there is someone you can turn to who can handle it. Consistent spiritual practice keeps you even-keeled during the storms of life.