50 Soul Nourishing Self Care Practices for Moms

[Discover 50 Self Care Practices for Moms that will help you to nourish your soul, fill your cup, and help you find happiness & joy in motherhood and life.]

Why Every Mom Needs a Self Care Practice

She looked up at me with wide eyes and a mixture of shock and betrayal on her face. I had just snapped at my sweet little girl.

I felt so ashamed.

She was just being playful and free-spirited like the beautiful soul she is. But I couldn’t handle it.

My inner space was in turmoil. There was no room within me left for anything much less her silliness and curiosity.

I didn’t want to get upset with her. I never want to get upset with any of my kids, but there I was feeling frustrated and surprised by my own unkindness.

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Normal isn’t always healthy.

It took me a long time to figure how why I was getting upset even when I was committed to staying calm with my kids.

It turned out that I was following the socially acceptable idea that we can and should put everything and everyone before ourselves. That even contemplating caring for our own needs would be unthinkably selfish.

This way of living wasn’t sustainable for me. I couldn’t be the mom I longed to be with my girls, and that made my heart ache.

Ironic, right?

I thought putting my kids needs and desires before my own was what it meant to be a “good” mom.

So, I decided to try something different. I started to take care of myself first.

The shift was barely noticeable at first. But I began to feel a sense of worthiness and hope.

It was enough for me to keep going with my little self care experiment. 

Over time I started to notice myself smiling more and being more silly and playful with my kids.

Now I know with my whole heart that taking care of myself is exactly what makes you a good mom.

It is the secret sauce to staying calm with your little ones.

It also sets a beautiful example for them the importance of self care in their lives.

What an amazing gift to give our children!

Soul Nourishing Self Care Strategies for Moms

So, Beautiful Mama, I have put together some soul nourishing self care practices and ideas to help you create a self care strategy that will help you bring more of yourself into your day.

Find the ideas that speak to your soul and take time to create your own unique self care strategy and bring self love into your life.

Your children will thank you!

1. Take a Bubble Bath
2. Go for a Walk
3. Have Lunch with a Girlfriend
4. Practice Yoga
5. Light a Candle
6. Meditate
7. Dress Up – Accessorize – Wear Something That Makes You Feel Beautiful
8. Dress Down – Get Comfortable – Wear Something that Makes You Feel Cozy
9. Put on Some Relaxing Music
10. Put on Some Uplifting Music, and Dance
11. Smile – Allow Your Smile to Light Up Your Whole Face
12. Laugh – Find Something That Makes You “Belly Laugh”
13. Go on a Date Night with Your Spouse
14. Take a Nap
15. Find at least 3 Things to Be Grateful For
16. Make Yourself a Cup or Tea or Other Favorite Beverage
17. Practice Presence – Tap Into Your Senses to Bring Yourself Back to the Present Moment – Notice Sights, Sounds, Smells, Etc.
18. Take Some Deep Breaths – Sometimes as Busy Moms This is One of Our Most Powerful Tools
19. Exercise – Move in Ways That Feel Good to You
20. Tune Into Your Feelings and Emotions
21. Pause and Check to See What You Need in This Moment
22. Go to Bed Early
23. Draw or Color
24. Ask for Help – It takes a Village – You Don’t Have to Do it All on Your Own
25. Watch the Sunrise or Sunset
26. Take a Painting or other Creative Class for Fun
27. Diffuse Some Calming or Uplifting Essential Oils
28. Learn to Play an Instrument
29. Journal
30. Choose an Inspirational Mantra to Repeat to Yourself During the Day
31. Look into Your Own Eyes, Using A Mirror, and say, “I Love You”
32. Find a Creative Outlet That Fills Your Soul
33. Spend time in the Great Outdoors & Enjoy the Beauty of Nature
34. Create a Sacred Self Care Space – A Special Space in Your HomeJust for Your Self Care
35. Get a Massage
36. Walk Barefoot in the Grass and Feel the Warm Sunshine on Your Face
37. Call a Girlfriend
38. Put a Beautiful Digital Wallpaper on Your Phone to InspireYou During the Day
39. Wear a Mandala or other Touchstone to Help Bring You Back to Presence Anytime
40. Set an Intention for Your Day
41. Bring a Bit of Nature Indoors with a Succulent, Fern, or Other House Plant.
42. Snuggle With Your Kids 
43. Read a Book for Fun
44. Hydrate – Drink water with a slice of cucumber, strawberry, or some lemon for a fun twist
45. Eat Whole Foods that You Love
46. Connect With Your Spouse in the Middle of the Day
47. Eat with Mindfulness – Sit Down to Eat and Enjoy Your Food
48. Sing in the Shower
49. Spend Time Loving On Your Pets
50. Learn Something New – Finding a New Challenge Can FeelInvigorating
51. BONUS: Give Yourself a Hug – That’s Right – Go Ahead and Wrap YourArms Around Yourself and Give Yourself Some Love!

Meditation as a Self Care Practice

If meditation is one of the soul nourishing practices that resonated with you from the list above. Here is a library of free guided meditations for you to enjoy!

Be the Mom You Long to Be

The benefits I have noticed from listening to my heart as well as acknowledging and tending to my needs have made an immense difference in the way that I show up as a mom.

Show up for yourself daily and tap into your heart space so you can hear and tend to your needs. When you do this, you will be able to be the mom you have always longed to be.

Get Your Free Printable List of Self Care Activities

You can also print out this list of soul nourishing self care ideas to reference anytime you need some inspiration.

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