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You are here: Home / Articles / Three Ways You Should Make Time for Yourself on Mother’s Day and All Year Long-Giveaway #ONatural

Three Ways You Should Make Time for Yourself on Mother’s Day and All Year Long-Giveaway #ONatural

May 12, 2015 by Kathryn 95 Comments

With Mother’s Day just having passed, moms around Canada finally had the chance to kick back and enjoy some much-needed rest and relaxation. And having recharged a bit myself, I’ve realized that moms have a very common tendency of putting themselves last. But when it comes to being a parent, taking care of ourselves means more time, energy and patience to deal with our kids. A happy, healthy mom makes the entire family stronger!

I’ve always been bad for neglecting my own needs in favour of my boys, but over the last year or so, I’ve really made a conscious effort to change that and the difference in my energy and patience levels have been amazing! In my opinion, these are three things that every mom should be making time for:

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Make Time for Breakfast

The importance of breakfast has been proven time and time again, yet still so many women wake up, pour a cup of coffee, make a meal for their children and never take a bite themselves. I was one of the absolute worst culprits for this, even months after making regular breakfast one of my goals. I’ve finally managed to get into the routine thanks to two things: Orange Naturals ND Shake for Women and the MyFitnessPal app. Whipping up a quick shake in the morning is so easy with the help of my immersion blender, a little fruit, some yogurt, milk or even just water. My personal favourite combination is a Chocolate Strawberry Shake made with ½ cup of frozen strawberries, ½ cup of plain yogurt, ½ cup of milk and two scoops of ND Shake for Women Chocolate. Yet even with such a tasty breakfast to anticipate, I’d sometimes get rushed and skip breakfast anyways. The MyFitnessPal app made all the difference. A morning notification to provide me with motivation to record my breakfast on the app has helped me keep the habit once and for all, while the shakes give me energy that lasts all day!

Make Time for Sleep

Working from home means that I have much greater flexibility in my hours than some, but that flexibility also means that sometimes I’ll get caught in a trap of working late nights and being exhausted the next morning. I’ve been making a conscious effort to change that by stopping any kind of work around ten at night and just relaxing in bed for a while. For the most part, I’m always asleep by eleven now, while in the past I’d sometimes stay up until two in the morning or even later. And the energy and positivity I have in the morning as a result has been worth every minute in bed! Instead of dragging myself downstairs in the morning to get my boys ready for school, I’m hopping up with time to spare, which means a happier morning routine for the entire family. Even better, since I generally have the boys fed and ready to leave for school in such good time, I usually also have a few extra minutes to check my emails and get organized for a day of work! Getting a proper night’s sleep can be hard when feeling busy and stressed, but it saves time in the end.

Make Time For Fun

With life being so busy, I eventually reached a point at which all of my time and energy was either being focused on work or on my boys. It went on for so long that I didn’t even realize I no longer took any time just for myself, but it only took one night out with a few friends to realize how detrimental it had been to not indulge my own desires occasionally. At that moment, I vowed to take time for myself each and every week in some way. Whether I head out for a fun kid-free dinner on Friday night, enjoy a decadent mid-week bubble bath or spend a quiet Sunday afternoon reading a book, the opportunity to mentally recharge by doing something I love just for me has had so many benefits I didn’t expect. I’m happier, feel less rushed during the week, have much more patience with my boys and enjoy doing things with Zackary and Benjamin more than I did before. It was easily one of the best things I’ve done for my family as a whole and I certainly won’t be forgetting to take time for myself again any time soon!

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To help you take care of yourself all year long instead of just on Mother’s Day, Orange Naturals has put together a very special giveaway! One lucky Mommy Kat and Kids reader is going to win a prize pack containing $125 of Orange Naturals products, an Orange Naturals Travel Shaker Cup and a copy of The Canadian Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine by Sherry Torkos! To enter to win, just leave a blog comment about the greatest lesson you learned either as a mom, or from your own mother.

Mother’s Day is such a fun and peaceful day for moms across North America, but it’s also a great day to remember that we deserve to be first at other times throughout the year too. Considering all we do for our families, we definitely deserve it!

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Disclosure: I am part of the Orange Naturals Mom Ambassador Program and I receive special perks as part of my affiliation with this group. The opinions on this blog are my own.

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Comments

  1. Tanis says

    May 12, 2015 at 10:16 pm

    Patience is the greatest lesson I’ve learned…. especially running on little sleep!

    Reply
  2. Wanda Tracey says

    May 12, 2015 at 10:30 pm

    My greatest lesson I learned from my mom is to love and appreciate every day we have together with each other because time flies and we only have an open window, of so much time ,with everyone we have in our lives.

    Reply
  3. Victoria Ess says

    May 12, 2015 at 10:33 pm

    Beauty is on the inside.

    Reply
  4. nicolthepickle says

    May 13, 2015 at 4:23 am

    That I don’t have to do or know everything. My mom is the best.

    Reply
  5. Lisa H says

    May 13, 2015 at 4:25 am

    To not over analyze life and enjoy the days as they come.

    Reply
  6. Soozle says

    May 13, 2015 at 5:00 am

    I learned that things are usually not as bad as you think they are!

    Reply
  7. Carol Denny says

    May 13, 2015 at 5:17 am

    I learned to take one day at a time and things will work out.

    Reply
  8. holly o'gorman says

    May 13, 2015 at 5:26 am

    Not to worry about what other people think.

    Reply
  9. Kat says

    May 13, 2015 at 6:09 am

    As a mother of 2 boys I’ve learned that my life comes second. My mother passed away a year ago and her greatest legacy was her love for her 3 children.

    Reply
  10. Doreen Lamoureux says

    May 13, 2015 at 6:19 am

    I have learned to just be …. in this moment …. time with the children outside is more important than a super clean house.

    Reply
  11. tanyab79 says

    May 13, 2015 at 6:33 am

    Be yourself and be confident.

    Reply
  12. Jennifer L. says

    May 13, 2015 at 6:56 am

    I learned to take really good care of my health from my mom.

    Reply
  13. MaryG. says

    May 13, 2015 at 6:57 am

    I’ve learned that time is fleeting so make the most of it!

    Reply
  14. Stephanie LaPlante says

    May 13, 2015 at 7:00 am

    My mother has taught me to be kind and loving

    Reply
  15. Gizele says

    May 13, 2015 at 7:12 am

    Take it one day at a time.

    Reply
  16. kathy downey says

    May 13, 2015 at 7:46 am

    My greatest lesson I learned from my Dad was while you visit this earth treat everything with respect

    Reply
  17. Emily C says

    May 13, 2015 at 8:15 am

    To be scared to try new things.

    Reply
  18. Louise Gilbert says

    May 13, 2015 at 8:22 am

    be your self and try new things don’t be scared

    Reply
  19. Chris Stockford says

    May 13, 2015 at 8:38 am

    Patience is the greatest lesson I’ve learned

    Reply
  20. Amy C says

    May 13, 2015 at 9:21 am

    I learned to pick my battles.

    Reply
  21. Melinda says

    May 13, 2015 at 9:28 am

    I learned patience.

    Reply
  22. Melanie Camirand says

    May 13, 2015 at 10:26 am

    I learn that I can’t control everything and that I must often let go and learn to adjust.

    Reply
  23. Silvia D says

    May 13, 2015 at 11:09 am

    Patience, caring and understanding,

    Reply
  24. Kelley Moore says

    May 13, 2015 at 11:25 am

    Be yourself

    Reply
  25. Jenn says

    May 13, 2015 at 3:15 pm

    Great post Kat! I believe that we too often but ourselves on the back burner to take care of our family. However, if the motor isn’t running then the family will crumble! Great tips!

    Reply
  26. DarW says

    May 13, 2015 at 4:28 pm

    Patience truly is a virtue!!! one I still don’t have…. after 3 kids!

    Reply
  27. Brenda Penton says

    May 13, 2015 at 5:34 pm

    The biggest lesson I learned was that being a mom can be really hard. I remember my mom saying “just wait until you have your own kids!” and I would be “yeah, right!” and I have to say she was right all along.

    Reply
  28. charityk says

    May 13, 2015 at 6:56 pm

    i have learned to take time for myself and not feel guilty about it

    Reply
  29. Lee-Ann says

    May 13, 2015 at 8:06 pm

    I learned that no matter what – my mom did the best she could – all the time. I didn’t quite understand it until I became a mother myself.

    Reply
  30. jamie hall says

    May 13, 2015 at 8:59 pm

    to realize that you will never be perfect and to be ok with it

    Reply
  31. J says

    May 13, 2015 at 9:19 pm

    I learned to laugh and embrace happiness as something important.

    Reply
  32. lori b says

    May 14, 2015 at 1:15 am

    I have 2 boys and was a single parent during their younger years, I learned patience and have lots of it.

    Reply
  33. Jonnie says

    May 14, 2015 at 10:15 am

    My mom tried to teach me that with age comes wisdom. Of course, at that time, I thought I knew it all. Now that I am older, I realize she was right and I still have a lot to learn.

    Reply
  34. jan says

    May 14, 2015 at 10:25 am

    she taught me to take responsibility for my actions

    Reply
  35. Dana Miller says

    May 14, 2015 at 1:31 pm

    As a Mom, I’ve learned that I will never be perfect despite my best intentions.

    Reply
  36. lynn clayton says

    May 14, 2015 at 3:05 pm

    I LEARNED TO RELAX AND THAT IM NOT PERFECT

    Reply
  37. Pamela Edens says

    May 14, 2015 at 4:52 pm

    Mom said, “Don’t ever say I can’t” , “you will always find a way”. Of course she was right!

    Reply
  38. Rhonda W G. says

    May 14, 2015 at 6:03 pm

    My mom forbid us to use the word “hate” in our home. She said it what leads to war etc. To this day I try not to use it…

    Reply
  39. Erin McSweeney says

    May 14, 2015 at 6:22 pm

    My mom taught us to not give up and always try

    Reply
  40. Florence C says

    May 14, 2015 at 7:30 pm

    I learned to really listen when someone is trying to tell you something.

    Reply
  41. d.petch says

    May 15, 2015 at 2:27 pm

    Always keep your words, threats or warnings!

    Reply
  42. Caroline says

    May 15, 2015 at 5:44 pm

    Perhaps not to have too many expectations.

    Reply
  43. jessica eapen says

    May 15, 2015 at 5:53 pm

    I’ve learned to have a lot of patience

    Reply
  44. LisaM says

    May 17, 2015 at 3:59 am

    that family is important

    Reply
  45. leanne says

    May 17, 2015 at 10:00 am

    One day at a time and spending time with the kids is more important then cleaning the hous.e

    Reply
  46. Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard says

    May 17, 2015 at 8:13 pm

    I learned the importance of budgeting

    Reply
  47. BobbiJo Pentney says

    May 17, 2015 at 10:18 pm

    Don’t let anyone tell you that you cant.

    Reply
  48. Terri Baker says

    May 18, 2015 at 8:30 am

    I have learned to pick your battles when it comes to parenting. You can’t always win when you disagree with your children, but not all disagreements are worth arguing over; you just become a nagging parent. Try to have conversations and possibly come to some sort of compromise.

    Reply
  49. Juliee Fitze says

    May 18, 2015 at 9:46 am

    The best lesson I have learnt is that I have a lot more patience with my grandchildren then when I was young.

    Reply
  50. Dreena says

    May 18, 2015 at 11:14 am

    Time waits for no one and time flies, so enjoy every moment.
    Cheers.

    Reply
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