3 Tips for Self-Care for Care Givers on Mother’s Day
Looking for a different way to celebrate Mother’s Day? Here are 3 tips for self-care for care givers on Mother’s Day (mothers, fathers, sisters, friends, aunties, etc.)
1. Practice Yoga (of Course!)
Yoga is a great way to start your Mother’s Day and no matter what you have planned, it will create a foundation of centeredness that will carry you through this holiday. Visit your backyard, favorite park, or the beach. Find a quiet spot and let your body move to the rhythms of your breath. Connect to the nature that surrounds you as you breathe deeply, slowly, and mindfully. Create a flow of your own yoga favorites that opens you up and nurtures your soul.
2. Express Your Gratitude
Mother’s Day is a wonderful chance to notice and celebrate the other moms and/or special women in your life. How can you say thank you to your own mother, or perhaps to someone else in your life who has taken on that role? Perhaps you rely heavily on your “mom friends” for support. What a great day to tell them how grateful you are for all they have done. A simple, handwritten note or a phone call of appreciation can be the best gift on this special day. Even sending an email or text to let them know they matter and they made a difference in your life will make a difference in theirs!
Remember gratitude is a constant state of being. When you awake while all is still quiet, say to yourself, “I am grateful for…” and then as part of a stream of consciousness, let it flow without editing.
Or, try this simple breath-meditation:
Inhale: I welcome happiness
Exhale: I am so grateful
Inhale: I welcome inspiration
Exhale: I am so grateful
Inhale: I welcome love
Exhale: I am so grateful
3. Take a Break
Mother’s Day is a great opportunity to take a break from doing the dishes, folding laundry, running the carpool, checking homework, and doing for others. Step away and take a walk, grab your favorite coffee or dessert, take a bath and use your favorite oils or salts, sit outside and be present in the majesty of the world in which we live. Drink in the things that truly matter in life. Or reflect on the role of the divine feminine in our lives. Spend some time reflecting or journaling about what it means to be a woman and a mother/mentor. You might say a prayer or make an offering to the Goddess Shakti or to the Divine Mother, who represents the feminine energy in the universe. To be a mother is to love fiercely and without bounds. Journal about those things you love and that bring you untethered joy. Celebrate yourself today and every day in some meaningful way!
Enjoy!
Jeanne