MTWJ - Rare self care day!
I say rare because I never get this much time alone and the day to myself! Typically I work Monday-Friday as an LPN in the clinics and a mom to a almost 3 year old toddler. I have been off of work for about a month due to having bilateral carpal tunnel surgery and I have been trying to navigate improving self-care while I am off so that I can implement it into my routine when I go back to work. So if you want to swipe to see it what my entire self-care morning looked like!
I started off my morning drinking water, taking a multivitamin/lemme chill vitamin and medication.
Multivitamin - I’m using the Flintstone gummy‘s because I give it to my child and it actually makes sense when I buy it at target and they have the deal where you can get a five dollar gift card when you buy two so that’s what I did. I figured if it’s good for him it’s good for me.
Lemme Chill - now that I have a toddler life is very chaotic especially with my very stressful job so I figured why not turn to Kourtney Kardashian ‘s lemme chill vitamin to see if it works and I’m not sure if it’s the vitamin or just because I’m off work but I do feel pretty chill for most of the time.
Medication - I suffer from anxiety and depression and binge eating disorder so because of that I needed medication to get myself right therefore I am taking Fluoxetine, Vyvanse, and Rexulti. This combination has helped me significantly and I fully believe in the power of medication.
During this summer my mother watches my toddler so I got him all ready and out the door it was a pretty rainy day so when I got home I stayed inside for the most part!
Once I got home I got all the ingredients together to make some homemade bread. Shout out to my bread maker for doing all the hard work while I just put the ingredients in.
After starting the bread maker I decided to have some breakfast homemade bagel sandwich with venison bacon and a hazelnut mocha. Well digesting I did scroll on social media for about 10 minutes before moving onto the next thing.
It was in time to get a workout on, and it was HIIT Wednesday. Because it was raining I wanted it to be a little bit more cozy so I let a few candles and got to work!
After 40 minutes of working out I am then needed to shower so I put my facial cleanser on hopped in the shower and use this Kitsch shampoo bar which I absolutely love along with the conditioner. I then completed the rest of my skin care routine: cleanser (in the shower), toner, serum, moisturizer. I also fully believe in the quote that you need to look good to feel good so I got dressed and put some make up on.
Not pictured I ended my day having a smoothie for lunch with some chips and salsa, got ingredients prepped for dinner, relaxed with the pups on the couch.
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Taking time for self-care can be transformative, especially for busy individuals. On my rare self-care day, I focused on replenishing my energy and prioritizing my mental health. I first started with hydration and some essential vitamins, including Flintstone gummies which I found beneficial. I also introduced Kourtney Kardashian's Lemme Chill vitamin into my routine to help manage the stress of motherhood and work. Physical activity is a crucial part of self-care, and I opted for a cozy HIIT workout, lighting candles to create a relaxing atmosphere. Post-workout, my skincare routine played a pivotal role in enhancing my mood, incorporating cleanser, toner, serum, and moisturizer to revitalize my skin. I believe that taking care of our appearance can improve our mental well-being, and dressing up made me feel empowered. I've realized that making homemade meals contributes greatly to my self-care. On this day, I prepared homemade bread and enjoyed a healthy bagel sandwich for breakfast. I also allowed myself some downtime, appreciating the cozy atmosphere indoors during a rainy day. Forming these self-care rituals not only improves overall well-being but helps in managing anxiety and stress effectively. Prioritizing self-care is essential for a balanced lifestyle, especially for those of us balancing work and family responsibilities.
