As a new mom or a mom-to-be, taking time for
yourself and doing things that make you happy is actually a completely selfless
act! Because you are used to taking care of others and worrying about everyone
else the rest of the day, you are likely to feel selfish doing these activities.
Stop right there. Do not feel selfish. Do not feel guilty. You need this time.
Taking this time for you will actually make you a better wife, partner, mom,
sister, aunt, friend, and coworker. You will be happier! Happier people have
more energy to spend with the ones they love.
So, go on, do that
something that makes you feel oh-so-good
and then get right
back to taking care of everyone else!
This week, I challenge my clients do do two
"selfish" things! One activity had to be fitness-related and the other
could be whatever made them feel good. These activities did not have to be
solo, they could involved their Littles, their partners, or other people, but
they had to be activities that they wanted to do! I had them email me with
their two selfish acts and I love what I read!
Here are some of the responses I received:
Fitness related
I went on three runs this week on my own.
Volleyball tournament - my high school was hosting
an alumni volleyball tournament to raise funds for their athletics department. First
time I played in ten years. So fun but I am so sore!
I went to the splash park twice today with Baby.
I went for a walk nightly with Baby during the
week.
I went for a walk to the park with the kids.
I started doing morning workouts again and Baby is
content watching :)
I played golf and also went for some walks in this
beautiful weather.
I took my dog to the dog park for a long walk/play.
I had to bring my car in for some work, and rather
than taking the shuttle, I walked the (approx) 5 km home, which was lovely as
my husband had Baby, and it was 8 in the morning and just beautiful out!
Completed the Rocky Mountain Soap 5km walk in
Canmore on Sunday.
My husband, daughter and I went
for a long walk on one of my favourite trails.
I have incorporated evening walks with my husband
and dog into my fitness routine.
I went for a nice long walk! I did some walking
lunges and squats while I was out for my walk as well.
I did yoga outside with a friend
My husband and I went for a bike ride
Non-fitness related
I hosted a Stella & Dot party at my place -
shopping fun!
I enjoyed coffee with a friend (with Baby in tow).
I got my haircut (finally!!).
I went out for breakfast with a friend.
I went bathing suit shopping by myself and found
one that I mostly like. I was dreading shopping for one but it turned out ok.
I met up with my girlfriend and met her brand new
baby girl.
I enjoyed dinner with friends.
My in-laws were up on Sunday to see Baby, so I went
to a friend’s house so he could tune up our bikes for the season, while I sat
in the backyard with his wife and had a nice chilled glass of white wine...
I left my son at home with his Dad for the weekend,
while I went to Canmore with my Mom, sisters and Grandma for a girls’ weekend.
I met up with a friend and we
spent the evening downtown; we went for dinner and did some shopping. It was a
beautiful evening so we even got to sit on the patio at the restaurant! It was
such a nice treat.
I scheduled a lunch date with an old friend and her
son; we went to the park and enjoyed lunch together.
I got a pedicure!
I went for acupuncture/massage
I enjoyed a white chocolate raspberry scones/date night!
xoxox Kellie
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