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​ Hey, Reader. I hope your week is going well so far. Last night, my daughter went to bed at 7:30pm. She was exhausted. We typically don't start bedtime routine until 8, but she was already bathed & in her pajamas -- ready for her story as little after 7pm While this is an extreme rarity, I had some time to myself before bed. I was torn with the question, "Chores or Self-care?" While sometimes, working through your list of household tasks can fulfill a self-care need, for me -- it rarely does. But, I felt compelled to do something. It's probably not a surprise that I chose self-care. I chose to watch an episode of a show I've already watched before -- so it was more like background noise, as I drank some hot tea & just relaxed. It was a very small something to do for myself, but it made a huge impact in how I slept & how I woke up ready for the day this morning. Self-care is often more about the decision we make than the actual activities we do. When you choose to prioritize your needs to do something you know will improve your overall wellness -- that is self-care. Instead of doing yet another thing that would drain my energy, I decided to pour into me. What will that look like for you? You deserve joy, calm & to have your needs met. Take some time today to do something for you. Kindly, Brittany Tools to help you Reclaim Joy...​ |
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I help married, working moms ditch burnout & exhaustion through interactive, virtual group coaching. Let me help you balance burnout and thrive along your motherhood journey. Sign up for simple, sustainable self-care strategies that you can include in your daily routine!
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