1. How to Make Self-Care a
Daily Habit

2. While I was swimming this morning, I
started thinking about how I’ve made self-
care a daily habit for the last fourteen years.
Doing something that makes me feel
energized or that allows me to feel fulfilled
and joyful is my mission each day. Don’t
misunderstand me, I have my struggles
pushing through on many days and falling
short on going to the gym, eating
properly, getting enough rest, choosing the
right clients for my business, over
scheduling my children in extracurricular
activities and I could go on. Through trial
and error I’m learning what makes me feel
at my best mentally, physically and
spiritually.

3. Two and a half months ago, I dropped a
Kitchen-aid mixer on my toes which
resulted is crushed bones, two toenails
removed and a host of other causalities. I
had to stop working out and elevate my
foot for weeks. As I transitioned back to
walking, wearing shoes and now
exercising, I am constantly reminded to
take it slow and honor the healing
process. This week, I was able to resume
working out with non-weight bearing
exercises, so I decided to swim. Each day
as I returned from my early morning swim,
I felt more alert and alive. Being away
from my favorite “Me Time” activity made
me think hard about how important this

4. If you have ever struggled with being
consistent for you then read on.
Usually, when I have to stop doing
what I know improves my life it is
because I have lost focus of what
fulfills me. Think about this for a
minute.

5. - Schedule your self-care time daily. It can be
15 minutes or more but make time in your
calendar for you each day.
- Identify your self-care activities. It is so much
easier to schedule time when you know what
activity matters most and refuels you.
- Keep it simple. Grand plans sound great but
are hard to maintain. Make implementing your
self-care rituals easy. You might light candles
daily or take a nice bubble bath at the end of
the day. Make it easy to say yes to taking care
of yourself.

6. - Tell your family that you need them
to help you and hold you accountable
to take better care of yourself. Your
family can help to hold you
accountable.
- Divorce guilt. Self-care is as
important as brushing your teeth. It
makes you stronger and healthier.

7. If you desire support on your
self-care journey, I encourage
you to join the Million Moms for
Self-care Movement at
www.timeformom-me.com. We
want to learn from you,
encourage you to reach your
highest goals and support you in
your self-care process.

8. Are you ready to commit better
Self-Care? vis
www.TimeForMom-
it
Me.com
Me and a community of Moms
will help you!
Mia
Redrick