Self-Care for Moms

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To be honest.
Some days, the idea of “self-care” seems ridiculous especially if you have littles. Like—oh sure, let me just slip into a Himalayan salt bath while my kids scream about who touched whose charger and who’s looking at them.

Here’s the thing though, we still need self-care. Not the perfectly curated version. The real-life kind.

May I present the I wish someone would have told me this when my kids were little and I felt like I couldn’t squeeze anymore life out of this body (no pun intended) 3-minute self-care that doesn’t require silence, money, or spa music. Choose one a day.

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1. The “Lock Yourself in the Bathroom” Reset

You’ve done it before—now make it intentional.

• Rub a calming essential oil balm on your wrists or temples. I love peppermint.
• Close your eyes. Breathe in for 4 counts. Out for 4. Repeat twice.
• Bonus: Apply a cooling eye gel. Tiny luxury moment to look alive, unlocked.

💡 Science says slowing your breath lowers cortisol. So yeah, this counts.

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2. The Driveway Detox

Before you go inside… just sit. Engine off. Music on (or total silence if that’s your vibe).

• Scroll something that makes you laugh.
• Listen to one favorite song from the early 2000s and sing like nobody’s watching you from the window wondering when you’re coming in.
• Sip your coffee while it’s still hot.

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3. The Skin Ritual Sandwich

A little skincare, sandwiched between chaos.

• AM: Wash your face, apply SPF, and swipe on gloss or lip balm.
• PM: Cleanse. Moisturize. Maybe exfoliate if they haven’t found you yet.
• That’s it. 90 seconds x2 = a moment for YOU.

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To be clear:

You don’t need 30 minutes.
You don’t need candles and spa playlists.
You need micro-moments that remind you you’re more than a snack-fetching, appointment-scheduling, meltdown-soothing machine.

Take the 3 minutes.
It’s not about looking fancy. It’s about reminding your brain: “I matter too.”
And if no one’s told you today: You’re doing an amazing job—even when it feels like a mess.

☕ With love & coffee,
Pam 🩷