Shakirah: Self-Care During Self-Distancing for Mothers (Free Apps)

Self-Care During Self-Distancing for Mothers (Free Apps)

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Sunday, March 22, 2020

We are all feeling the effects of social distancing. I know as mothers, this is hard; some of us do not know where our income is going to come from; some of us are still working and worried about bringing the virus home. We are all playing the part we can to help our family and community. However, in this hard time, I do not want you to forget about you. This is even more important if you are like me and live with mental illness. As mothers, we are a critical part of the system, and if we are drained, we have nothing to give.

We are all feeling the effects of social distancing. I know as mothers, this is hard, but it is more critical now more than ever to take practice self-care for yourself.

I have been feeling the impact my anxiety wants everything to be just so, and that cannot happen right now. I know I am not the only one who is feeling this. This was not a planned post, but I felt I needed to write it. Given the stress and anxiety created by the spread and prevention steps of COVID-19, it is more important now than ever to take small steps in care for yourself. The practice of self-care, over time, builds resilience and can give stress relief in these trying times.

Self-care Ideas

Set up a routine
Meditate
Practice mindfulness
Practice gratitude
Eat healthily (most of the time)
Take medication
Go for walks/ get outside
Talk to others online and in video
Use daily motivational cards
Budget
Keep to doctors appointments
Color
Play games
Sleep
Exercise
Journal
Take a course
Draw
Get some time alone
Take a bath
Do your Hair / Make up
Pray

This list could go on for days; the point is this. Do what is going to make you feel good and cared for. Please take advantage of these apps and sites, as many of them are free or offering free services. I have limited the sites and apps to those for YOU. For a moment, it is not about mom; it is about the person you are outside of mom.

Quote: Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.

Apps/Websites

Meditation: Headspace, Calm, Stop, Breath, Think

Yoga/ Workout: Downdog, Yoga with Kassandra (Youtube), Yoga With Adriene (Youtube)

Books: Libby, Kindel, Asylum Emporium (Coloring Book)

Other: Paint by Number (color by number), Coursera (Courses)

Let me know in the comments what you are going to start doing daily?

Download free Motivational Cards (Click image)

you have the control, power, and strength to heal from within. Love Shakirah

Shakirah