mom life Archives - now & gen https://nowandgen.com/tag/mom-life/ Tue, 13 Aug 2019 05:40:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.9 https://nowandgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/cropped-now-and-gen_logo-1-32x32.png mom life Archives - now & gen https://nowandgen.com/tag/mom-life/ 32 32 My Secrets To Self-Care https://nowandgen.com/2018/10/23/my-secrets-to-self-care/ https://nowandgen.com/2018/10/23/my-secrets-to-self-care/#comments Tue, 23 Oct 2018 19:06:12 +0000 https://nowandgen.com/?p=2863 “Self care” is a buzzword that people toss around a lot these days—and for good reason. While it’s never easy to find “me” time, everything feels different when I do. I am happier, I’m more focused, I’m a better mom, a better friend and I’m a better wife. To me, “self-care” equals self-worth. Investing in ourselves builds self-esteem and confidence—and it doesn’t have to be as time-consuming as we think. Small, simple steps each day can lead to surprisingly big changes in the way we feel. Here are my favorite, affordable ways to practice self-care. What does self-care look like to you? Getting Lit: I share my monthly Lit Lists with you guys because reading has always been a big part of my life and I try to read for at least 30 minutes a day. Tip: If you don’t think you have the time, try reaching for a book the next time you’re itching for your smartphone. (I was surprised by how much more reading time I had when I stopped religiously scrolling my social media feeds!) Whether you’re reading for an escape or a way to stay informed, flipping through the pages of a book always feels like […]

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