One of the biggest struggles for homeschool moms besides that nagging feeling that we aren’t doing enough, is taking care of ourselves. We put our children’s needs first–their physical, emotional and spiritual, and educational needs. And, when they are very small, this is appropriate. However, if we do not address our own needs, we soon become sick, burned out, resentful, and depressed. These ideas for self care for Christian moms are designed to be simple, accessible, and realistic. You can use them even if all your children are under age 6.
Over the next ten days, I will take a deep dive into each of these ideas of self care for Christian moms so you know how and when to try them. After 23 years of homeschooling, I can say that many of these helped me make it through some very hard days. Looking back, I know my children learned some valuable lessons from my self care efforts.
First, my daughters learned that they don’t have to be martyrs to be mothers. Second, my children learned how to meet their own needs and that they were not entitled to my service to them. In other words, they did not take me for granted and expect me to do everything for them. And third, they learned how to set boundaries and care for themselves, even if they didn’t always do it.
And, ladies, banish the mom guilt! One thing that I have heard from many coaching clients is that they feel guilty for having needs of their own. Women, especially, feel guilty. It’s as if everyone’s feelings and needs matter except theirs. Ladies, please, please, use these these tips for self care for Christian moms and embrace the truth that Your Heavenly Father says You Matter and You are Precious!
10 Days of Self Care for Christian Moms: Homeschool Edition
Essential oils for relaxation
This post covers many ways that you can easily use essential oils throughout your day to enjoy their benefits. It also includes a list of the best oils for burned out moms who need some stress relief. This is one of the easiest ways to incorporate self care for Christian moms. Because this post is so easy and relevant, it is also included in my 10 Healthy Mom Hacks for the Holidays series.
Relaxing coloring pages for burned out moms
This post discusses ways that you can incorporate the benefits of adult coloring pages into your daily routine. Adult coloring has many benefits for mental and emotional health. This post, like the essential oils one above, is also included in my 10 Healthy Mom Hacks for the Holidays series.
Benefits of journaling for anxiety & stress relief
This post explains not only the benefits of journaling, but offers ideas for how to use journaling throughout the day as you steal moments. Those moments in the car as you wait for your child to finish a dance class or coding workshop–here’s how to redeem the time.
A morning basket for adults: a favorite self care for Christian moms hack
What is a morning basket for adults and how can you use it for self-care? Plus, a deep dive on devotions.
How to do breathwork at home with littles
Did you know that YHWH sounds like breathing? God is the very breath in our lungs. But, most people don’t breathe correctly and don’t know how to incorporate it into their life at home with small children. This easy self-care hack can be done anywhere and helps kids, too.
Fun exercises to do at home that the kids will love, too!
Exercise is one of the most important things you can do for self care. But, we often find excuses not to do it, especially if we think we have to go to a gym. Here are some reminders of why you need to exercise and how you can integrate it into your homeschool day!
10 reasons to go outside as self care for Christian moms (and homeschool integration ideas!)
One of my personal favorite things to do for self care is to spend time in nature. Here’s why this is an awesome (and free) way to take care of yourself and some sneaky ways to get your kids to love it, too.
How to start a babysitting co-op to get some mom time
Having a hard time getting some mom time? This might be the answer! Find out how to organize a babysitting co-op with your friends and all of you can get a chance for some self care.
5 benefits of napping with the kids instead of cleaning!
Is reading self-care? How to use books and podcasts as self care for Christian moms
Check out these other 10 Day Series for additional tips from blogging friends!
How to teach homeschool science without the overwhelm
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