What do you do *for you* to build yourself esteem on a regular basis?
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I only have one son and my husband so I do have the time to take care of myself on a regular basis. I do see other mothers that don't take the time. I figure after my son goes to bed at night that gives me a few hours to read a book, take a bath (with bubbles plus candles), of course, taking a bath doesn't happen all time but organization daily helps to be able to care for yourself. When my son is asleep I don't have to worry about cleaning the house or doing last minute things before I go to bed because organization during the day helps to pervent last minute things - only on occassions does that happen.
regular trips to the spa.
Get manicures and pedicures and get my hair done once in a while.
Manicure pedicure and daily walks before everyone awakes in the morning. I get to see the sun rise all by my self!
Daytrips by myself or with a friend. Hiding at the library for awhile and reading every magazine that interests me. Buying something pretty and taking 2 hours to pick it out. I don't do self-esteem things, more just winding down things.
break a sweat at least once a day
I leave the baby with my boyfriend on mondays wednesdays and fridays, this is a recent thing, but in my new spare time I walk to the gym work out for 1.5-2 hours and then walk home. IT feels great, and im loosing weight in the process. I also can use that spare time to get a massage, go swimming, go shopping etc. I never realized how blessed time to myself was until I had a baby and all of a sudden getting out of the house alone to do whatever I want a couple times a week is probablyh doing wonders for my mental health. Im also seeing a psychologist starting on nov 17..which is another thing I am doing for my own well being. Those are ways I take care of myself.
Stay as healthy as I can, count my blessings at noon every day, constantly keep learning, take decadent hot showers, set weekly goals and play a game with myself to meet them no matter what, help others whenever I can, blog to overcome my shyness.
My kids get up early, so I don't have much time for myself then, so in the evenings I get them ready for bed at 7pm so by 8pm they are ready to go to sleep. Then I stay up for 1-2 more hours in the nice quiet house all to myself. I have a cup of hot tea, and a treat, maybe some chocolate or a couple of cookies. It really helps me to relax.
I make meals I love, I make sure I look "kept together", I watch movies (I'm a movie buff)
I buy stuff, Work out and Cook really good meals from scratch not all at once but those are some of the things I do when I'm feeling low
Work out, buy yourself a nice outfit, plan a "mini-vacation" to the beach or mountains near you, hire a nanny for the day, start eating healthy and feel the difference, take up a dance/yoga class, get a manicure/pedicure, go get professional photos taken, have a "ladies' night out", just take some time to breathe and enjoy the moment! Chocolate doesn't hurt either.
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