One of the biggest misconceptions centered around self-care is that it means taking the time to do something fun, relaxing and joyous. That is not always the case. Self-care is also about taking the time to break away and deal with the hard issues of life. As mothers, we know that the needs of our children don’t stop simply because we are going through a breakup or divorce, loss of a job, death of a loved one or any other unfortunate circumstance.
Personally, one of the best ways I meet this need of self-care is by keeping a journal. For me, it has served as a healthy outlet that allows me to release whatever energy I am feeling and not take away from me being available to mother my children. It’s an easy go-to method and does not require much of my time.
For more difficult issues, I have consulted with a therapist. A lot of people are not open to the idea of therapy. If you’re not, that’s okay, but I strongly encourage you to reconsider it; especially if you are dealing with issues you can’t get through alone but necessarily don’t want to disclose those issues to friends or family. For me, it was easier to pour my emotions into a stranger. I didn’t have to worry about being judged or have what I was going through becoming the latest tea among my family and friends. I’ve also seen a therapist just to keep my mental health in check and not because I am dealing with or going through something.
If you’re currently going through something, I would like to leave you with these words of encouragement: Whatever you’re going through you will get through it. Never give up, persevere. You got this!
Intuitive Intuition 