What do you mean us moms need “time out?” Time out for what? For loving on our kids too much, for running around like a mad woman after them, making sure they get to school on time, eat their food, do their homework, bath, brush teeth, and get to bed at a decent time and actually fall asleep? Why should us moms get punished and be sent to time out for working so hard ?

ALL MOMS NEED TIME OUT

I’m talking about a soul refreshing time out. A time out that makes you feel pampered, loved, rested, and a bit refreshed! You know, those moments where you catch your breath; where you can just be. When last have you made time for yourself?

The thing is, if we aren’t intentional about scheduling in those sacred moments, we start to feel burnt out and we start to feel irritable; we have a shorter fuse; we become grumpier and start yelling at everybody. So I’ll ask again: when last have you made time for yourself?

Maybe you haven’t had the time, or maybe you do not have the financing for a spoil, or maybe you are used to being an afterthought and feel far too exhausted to even plan a bit of free time for yourself. Those can be legitimate reasons as to why you haven’t had a time out moment for yourself. But do not let those reasons stop you completely from finding the time to nurture your soul.

TIME OUT MOMENTS

The truth is that there is always time to find those time out moments. It does not need to be expensive at all.

Time out moments could look like this:

  • Reading a book somewhere quiet.
  • Having a candle lit bath.
  • Going for a walk.
  • Window shopping.
  • Organising a baby sitter and taking yourself out for a meal or for a movie.
  • Having your hair done.
  • Setting time aside to invest in a hobby or in something you are passionate about.
  • Indulging in a spa day.

JUST KNOW

As moms, we tend to spoil everyone around us first, which is a great thing. But often we forget about ourselves, and we neglect the spirit and heart of who we are. Sometimes we forget that we too are worthy of spoils and sacred time out moments.

Never forget that:

  • You deserve to spoil yourself.
  • You are allowed to have a breather and do something that you enjoy.
  • Mom moments do not need to be expensive.
  • When you take time to just breathe and just be, you will feel rejuvenated and you will come back home loving on your family with more joy.
  • Think about what you love doing and what makes you feel refreshed, and find the time to make it happen.
  • Listen to yourself. If you’re feeling highly strung and exhausted, then start to find ways where you allow yourself some rest.
  • Seek God in moments where you feel completely overwhelmed, and ask Him to guide you and refresh your spirit.

The thing is that we can’t do it all in our own strength. We are not robots, yet somehow we push ourselves as if we were. We are human beings, and we can feel exhausted and drained. We need to look after ourselves, and set time aside for ourselves where we can feed and nurture our souls. Sometimes the very thought of planning the time and space for a mom time out can be very exciting, which in turn starts to refresh us.

So why not start today by looking at your schedule and creating a sacred space just for you! Trust me, you will not regret it, and your future self will be so grateful! Remember mom, you deserve it!