What does self-care mean to you? Is it a night with no screens? A long walk in the morning? Maybe your favorite song and a dance party? Self-care means you prioritize yourself in order to be your best self every day. It can look different for everyone, but it is a must - especially for our busy parents out there! We understand that finding time for self-care isn’t the easiest thing, especially when you're running around taking care of kids and juggling a lot of other responsibilities. That’s why we’re giving you practical, helpful advice on how to make time for self-care.
Do you get a lunch break? Can you wake up 30 minutes earlier? Look for time throughout your day where you have a pocket to do something for you. If you feel like your day is too jam-packed, we recommend waking up 30 minutes to an hour earlier to carve out time for yourself. If you're a mama, be sure to check out the 30 self-care activities we recommend for you!
 We’re all guilty of spending a little too much time on our phones when we could be using that time to practice true self-care! Maybe you’ve gotten in the habit of scrolling in bed for thirty minutes instead of doing something to fuel you. We encourage you to look at where you may be throwing away time because you feel like it’s not “enough time” to do something important.Â
Does your day reflect your top priorities currently? Sometimes it takes a hard look at your schedule and your priorities to see that things may not be lining up the way you’ve been imagining them. Use one of our new Priority Planners at Target to assist in scheduling out what is important to you. With Mother’s Day coming up, these planners are the perfect gift to give your mom or a mom you know!Â
In addition to earlier mornings and maximizing your time, schedule a consistent time every week set aside for only you. Mark it in your calendar and uphold this commitment to yourself like you do for others. This is your time. If you're on a budget right now, check out 30 self-care ideas you can do absolutely for free!
