Self-care tug of war
I've been thinking lately about how to weave more self-care in to my week. I know it's important, but how do you actually DO it? There are so many positives that come with it. We see articles about it on social media all the time. And I know when I take time for myself, I am more patient and a better wife and mother. Sometimes it makes me feel so guilty though! I feel like I'm being selfish. I feel like I am ignoring my family's needs. Way to go, mom guilt! Mom guilt is the worst. Yesterday something struck me as I was feeding my baby. I was thinking how if I didn't take time to make sure I was hydrated and feed myself, I wouldn't be able to provide any milk for my baby. In other words, if I wasn't properly taking care of myself, then I physically wouldn't have the ability to provide nourishment for my newborn. And there's an important lesson for me in that! I am much more useful and doing a better job when I am properly taking...