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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 Ideas for Self Care

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.

  1. Walk in the woods
  2. Ride bike
  3. Roller Blade
  4. Dance around the house
  5. Play a dancing video game 
  6. Ariel Arts
  7. Zumba
  8. Yoga–here are some great videos
  9. Run/jog, try signing up for a 5k and train with a friend
  10. Elliptical
  11. Exercise ball
  12. Treadmill
  13. Walking video, if it is too cold outside
  14. Snowshoe
  15. X-country ski
  16. Try a yoga swing
  17. Hike at a state park
  18. Canoe
  19. Kayak
  20. Pilates

woman walking for self care

 

Relaxing Self Care Activities

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

  1. Focus on your breath
  2. Close your eyes and imagine you are in your favorite peaceful place
  3. Take a nap
  4. Take a hot bath
  5. Journal 

Related: How to Make Your Own Self Care Plan

Self Care by Connecting with Another Person

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

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

Related: How to Deal with Loneliness After Divorce

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.

Self Care by Nurturing Spirituality

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.

  1.  Try Christian centering prayer, listening to God, instead of talking
  2. Meditate this app is great for beginners
  3. Pray
  4. Join a Bible study
  5. Join a church

Self Care Activities that are a Healthy Escape

  1. Read a good novel
  2. Listen to an audiobook while you walk
  3. Watch a funny or sweet movie

Express Your Creativity to Reduce Stress

  1. Paint
  2. Draw
  3. Do a craft project

Related Posts:

6 Reasons It’s Worth Your Effort to Be Present

 

Hi, I’m Tamara the creator of Empowered Single Moms, a single mom, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and the author of Thriving a Single Mom’s Guide to a Happy, Positive Life and Thriving a Single Mom Journal. I have a solo private psychotherapy practice where I treat anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.

As a member of the Empowered Single Moms community, I believe you can stop carrying the weight of the world alone and build a life you love. Join my mailing list and get 5 Keys to Single Mom Success.

 

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  1. Kim

    October 12, 2016 at 1:13 pm

    Self care is so important to me – I know when I need a minute to myself (which is often with two kids!). My prayer is that moms do find the time to take care of themselves. I believe it’s critical. Great post!

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    • parenting2homekids.com

      October 12, 2016 at 7:54 pm

      Thanks, Kim, as parents we set the emotional tone of our home, so to have a healthy environment we need to take care of ourselves too.

      Reply
  2. jehava

    October 12, 2016 at 4:13 pm

    This is a great article and reminder for me! I think the best way I can take care of myself is in some alone time with God or with a friend out eating a great meal!

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    • parenting2homekids.com

      October 12, 2016 at 7:52 pm

      Thanks, Jehava, time with God or a friend are great ways to practice self care.

      Reply
  3. Lindsey

    May 9, 2022 at 8:01 pm

    Yes! We forget that we can’t pour from an empty cup! It’s so important to take care of ourselves. Exercise, even in the most gentle form, is so important for us!

    Reply

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