The Importance of Self-Care in a Busy Woman's Life

Are we as women, too busy to take care of ourselves? Why do we spend time thinking about tomorrow, when we are still on the go today? I think the answer is yes, we are often so busy that we tend to push self care until the very end of the day. We are concerned for tomorrow when we are consumed in the tasks of the day. I think it is second nature for us to be caregivers. God made us this way. If He didn’t, we wouldn’t have been chosen to be mothers. A job that is very hard, yet very rewarding at the same time.

I am by no means saying that a woman has to be a mother in order to be a caregiver. We are caregivers at birth. We are sensitive to the needs of others. We feel the need to step in and help when someone can’t do it alone. Have you noticed toddlers playing together? If you watch a little girl and a little boy play, the little girl will usually be the one to stop what she’s doing and pass out toys or crayons. This isn’t always the case, but it is more likely. Little boys will allow the girls to take more of the caregiving role. 

At the same time, a little boy will stick up for a little girl in a time of need. This is really cool to watch. If you have a chance to watch toddlers play, you will see this too. I need to get back to the beginning. What can we do to make sure we are still continuing our own self care? Appoint more to others around us. Sounds easy but this too is often hard. I feel like it is for myself to do this. I don’t know why it is for me, but it is probably one of the hardest to do. And, don’t get me started on lists! Yeah, that’s hard too. I will buy all sorts of notebooks, notepads or folders and they never get used. 

For some women it’s easy to get up and get their day started while everyone is asleep.  For others, mornings are hard, and it doesn’t matter if their family is asleep or up and getting ready. I fall into the second part. I always have and that will never change.  Believe me, I have tried everything. My morning chores and responsibilities are always a struggle. It doesn’t matter if I go to bed early. I do better in the late mornings and even better as the day goes on. I have always chosen to take my shower at night, and I work better after everyone has gone to bed. Either way is good. 

I recommend you take the time to figure out which works best for you. This will depend on what stage of life you’re in and also your own responsibilities. Whether you are a stay at home mother and wife, or a working mother and wife. If you are a single woman working or going to college or a single mother working or going to college. All of these apply. Bottom line is learn how to take care of yourself. Delegate as much as possible so you have time to just do you. If you don’t have anyone to help you, figure out the best time for you! 

Whether this is early mornings before everyone wakes up or after they have gone to bed. Pick one or the other. Do something different each morning or night for self care.  Whether you are going to read a book, watch a show or listen to a podcast. Whether you take a long bath or shower or soak your feet. Pick the time and just do it! If you don’t practice self care, you can’t take care of others who rely on you daily. That’s what women do! We care for others. I hope you all have a beautiful week! Hugs and Prayers.