Dear Mom, It’s Your Turn Now
Mother’s Day is often filled with flowers, handmade cards, and maybe a warm breakfast served by little hands—but when the day is over, many of us slip right back into the hustle of caring for everyone else.
This year, let’s shift the focus. Not just for a day, but as a reminder that you matter too.
Whether you’re parenting toddlers, teens, or anything in between, self-care isn’t a luxury—it’s survival. So here are a few realistic, doable self-care tips to help you reconnect with you—not just the mom version, but the full human behind her.
🛁 1. Rethink What Self-Care Means
Self-care isn’t always bubble baths and spa days (though those are lovely). Sometimes it’s:
- Saying no without guilt.
- Locking the bathroom door just to breathe.
- Reheating your coffee… and actually drinking it hot.
- Making a doctor’s appointment for yourself instead of canceling it again.
It’s about tending to your own needs—physical, mental, emotional—without putting them last on the list.
☕ 2. Carve Out a Pocket of Time (Even 10 Minutes)
If a full day to yourself sounds like a fantasy, start small:
- Wake up 10 minutes earlier to journal or stretch.
- Take a quick walk while listening to your favorite playlist.
- Schedule a no-kids-allowed coffee break—even if it’s in your car.
Little pockets of peace can add up. You deserve them.
💬 3. Connect With Other Moms (The Real Kind)
You’re not alone—even when it feels like it. Whether it’s a text thread, a group chat, or a messy, loud get-together, lean into your mom tribe.
And if you don’t have one yet? Make this the season you find your people. There are Facebook groups, library mom circles, even free workshops. Vulnerability builds connection.
🧠 4. Protect Your Mental Space
Mental health is health. Some ways to gently protect yours:
- Unfollow accounts that make you feel like you’re not enough.
- Speak to yourself the way you speak to your children: with grace.
- Get help when you need it. Therapy, support groups, journaling—whatever helps you process.
💖 5. Celebrate Yourself, Your Way
Mother’s Day doesn’t have to be “perfect” to be special. Want to go out? Stay in? Nap through it? Your day, your rules.
Make or request:
- A meal you didn’t cook.
- A “mom pass” to skip chores.
- A few hours of quiet, even if that means headphones and a locked door.
You’re not selfish for needing rest. You’re human.
🌷 Final Thoughts: Let This Be the Start
This Mother’s Day, do more than accept love from others—give some back to yourself. One day of appreciation is beautiful, but ongoing self-care is powerful.
You are worth the time. You are worth the energy. You are not just a mom—you are you.
juMOMjia 