6 WAYS TO ENJOY SELF-CARE AS A BUSY MOM

When you’re a busy mom, it’s easy for self-care to fall to the bottom of your list. Here are easy, budget-friendly ways to relax.

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1. READ A BOOK
Buy a new book or borrow a classic from a friend. Reading allows you to slow down and enter a whole new world. Try to get through even just a few pages each day when your little ones are down for a midday nap.

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2. ENJOY A DIY PAMPER SESSION
This can be as simple, or as indulgent, as you’d like. Start off with a fresh manicure or follow the skincare routine of your dreams – from masks to massages, the choice is yours!

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3. HAVE A TEA PARTY
Invite a few of your friends over and try different teas. To make it affordable, each person can bring along a box of their favourite tea. Swap a few of your teabags with someone else so that each mom goes home with their own selection.

If you’re in need of new teacups, it’s also a good time to shop the affordable variety of homeware from Jet Home.

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4. UPDATE YOUR JOURNAL
Mental health experts recommend journalling for stress relief, as well as to document all the happy memories in your life. Buy an affordable notebook and spend a few minutes each day writing about what’s on your mind.

You could even create a digital journal or use your social media pages to save your favourite photos with a fitting caption.

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5. LISTEN TO A PODCAST
Decide on the topic that you’d like to explore for the day – is it parenting tips, political debates, cheesy romance stories or something to laugh to? Spotify (or wherever you listen to your podcasts) will share the best-rated options with you.

A bonus is that you can listen to a podcast while you’re soaking in a bath or painting your nails. It’s an easy way to make the most of your self-care hour.

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6. STEP OUTSIDE
Spending time outdoors is an easy way to release those feel-good hormones. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, take some time to sit on a park bench or take a quick jog around the block.

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The way my overstimulation melts when I go outside

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Words by: Shani Tsai