Written by a Mom? Yes. Something for Everyone? Also Yes.
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It’s SEPTEMBER! Life is starting to pick up the pace, so let’s take some time to SLOW DOWN.
Hopefully school is back in full session (and stays that way for all our sake’s!!!). Maybe you’re returning to an office setting, and your social/extracurricular calendars may actually be filling up! This means we’re all about to be very BUSY! As parents, and let’s face it, adults in general, life moves FAST! While you’re balancing your (and everyone else’s) schedules, running your households, and doing all the things for all the people I’d like to remind you to slow down, breathe, adjust, and NEVER forget about the most important person, YOU! Yes, I’m talking about SELF-CARE!!! It goes along with
the idea that you need to put your oxygen mask on before helping others. You can’t be your best, or even close to it, without making sure that you’re good first. SELF-CARE is a huge component of your overall health and should be taken seriously. You may be thinking that prioritizing your wellbeing is selfish, you may even feel guilty, but not only is it absolutely the opposite of selfish, it’s essential! It can take on so many forms and will be different for everyone, but the bottom line is that it’s necessary to do something just for yourself, even just the smallest of things.
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• Go for a walk • Take a bath • Indulge in a good book • Go to bed early • Meditate • Practice yoga (try a restorative class, changed my life!) • Lock yourself in the bathroom to just sit and breathe • Stay in • Say “no” • Forgive yourself
• Paint • Journal • Dance • Garden
Some self-care practices that are sure to fill up your cup (and by cup I mean your proverbial wine glass, hehe!):
• Binge a TV show • Get dressed up • Buy yourself flowers (you totally deserve the prettiest ones!) • Wear those comfy pants, all day • Organize a girls night • Call a friend
It can truly be anything that allows you to prioritize yourself and that makes you feel good. Like my friends on TikTok would say “Sitting in a parking lot, by yourself, eating fries, is ELITE self-care” and that’s totally my speed!
As parents we’re always putting ourselves on the back burner and this is your permission slip to DO YOU!! You are deserving, you are worthy, you are amazing. Now go TREAT YO SELF!
Hi. I’m Stacy. I ammany things, including but not limited to, a mom, a wife, a daughter, a friend, a creator, an amazing lip-syncer, an empath, and an overall good time. I have an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University and I enjoy painting, photography, drinking wine, eating french fries, and crafting. I have been married for 10 years (cocktail please!!) and together we have made two amazing humans (another cocktail please!!). Our son Anthony (7) and our daughter Sloan (4) have non-stop energy and in the rare instance they are not talking they are eating all the snacks. I am typically the “go-to” person for my friends who are seeking advice, a non-judgmental ear, perspective, a good venting session, or even just a hug (I am also a master hugger). I believe that human connection is of the utmost importance and that kindness is cool.
Stacy Cardinale
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