Being a mother can be one of the most difficult and demanding jobs on the planet. Endless laundry, school work, projects, sleepless nights and lots of other things seeking to command your attention add another layer of running a business and things get even more complicated.
Given the day to day demands, finding the time or (permission without guilt) to nurture yourself can be challenging. Taking moments to silence your mind, declutter your thoughts, and destress can be virtually impossible but are extremely important and necessary.
As mothers and entrepreneurs when we don’t show up for ourselves its absolutely impossible to show up for anyone else. No matter how hard you try, you simply can’t pour from an empty well.
When it comes to showing up for yourself this year it may mean taking back your power, being more intentional, releasing perfections, embracing your reality, and moving with the flow.
It will be messy, beautiful, vulnerable, and controlled all at the same time but it will be what you decided, all of your yes’s and every one of your no’s.
“Freedom and self care are friends, when you choose you, you are in essence giving yourself the liberty to love, appreciate, and honor yourself without guilt, or regret.”
Don’t be afraid to be there for yourself even more this year. Investing in you is not selfish or stingy its a necessity and the benefits are outstanding.
Here are a few easy ways you can show up for you in 2017:
- Get 8 or more hours of sleep
- Exercise
- Spend time in prayer daily
- Go shopping alone
- Have lunch at your favorite place alone or with friends you enjoy spending time with
- Take a day or half day off quarterly, monthly, or weekly.
- Play music you enjoy/dance to music you enjoy
- Cook for pure enjoyment not out of obligation
- Eat healthy
- Do things that make you happy even if you do them alone
- Let go of negative, cynical, or unhappy people or relationships
- Embrace imperfection
- Say NO, Say No, Say NO
- Show Gratitude
- Learn to let go of what you think life should be and embrace the way it is.
I am challenging you to make YOU a priority this year! It will require a mindset shift, and for some, a great deal of intent but its doable with the right attitude and fortitude.
Just before we jump into the end of year stress, join me and other great moms for the Motivated Moms Retreat Sept. 14th-15th 2018
You can register here at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-motivated-mom-retreat-registration-41594281616
Tiffany Fulcher skillfully balances her roles as a wife and mother with her professional endeavors. She is a passionate blogger and entrepreneur, known for sharing her extensive business experience & expertise on her blog She Leads Business. Tiffany's focus areas include marketing, sales, automation, & a strong emphasis on empowering women in business. Her work exemplifies a blend of personal dedication and professional acumen, making her a source of inspiration for many.