As a mother of three toddlers, I understand the difficulty of not thinking that slow living and motherhood can exist in the same sentence. Isn’t motherhood exhausting, overwhelming, and draining?
Yes. But also, implementing daily habits can change everything. These slow-living motherhood practices will change how you function daily as a mom. They will help you be more grounded, confident, and present with your children.
And you don’t have to do them all at once! Start with a few simple practices to lighten your load, lift the pressure off of you, and start gaining endurance. You can pick one of two from the list of slow-living motherhood practices below to get started.
Let’s check them out…
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Intentionally Start The Day
How do you start your day? I’m sad to admit that most of my mornings aren’t intentional. Before my feet hit the floor in the morning, I’m already thinking of what challenges I am going to face.
Instead, it’s important to start the day with a quiet time of reflection. Think of what you are grateful for. Ground yourself in a hopeful tone. It can be a quick prayer, journal entry, or just quiet meditation.
I often recommend getting up before the kids wake up and spend quiet time alone. But, if I’m honest, that doesn’t happen most mornings for me. So instead, I focus on making a conscientious choice to be proactive and grateful. An intentional morning, even for a minute or two, will change the course of your whole day!
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Choose Your Yes and No Wisely
Honoring your time and energy is an overlooked slow-living motherhood practice. We need to learn when to say yes, and when to say no. Both can protect you and help you create healthy boundaries for yourself. Say yes to the things that nourish and empower you! Say no to the things that suck away all your energy.
It’s not something that comes quickly or easily, but it is something that takes practice. There are times to give of ourselves and serve others, while times to step back and put our own needs first. Carefully consider your calendar each day so you can show up as a cheerful mother to your children!
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Take Care Of You
On that same note, when you feel drowned taking care of everyone else, find time to also take care of yourself. I often forget to take care of myself and do things that truly nourish me. A slow-living motherhood practice of nurturing your mind and body helps you show up for everyone else refreshed and reenergized!
Is it a workout? A good book? Or that warm cup of tea, that brings you new energy? It’s a simple daily habit to implement and once you do, your other family members will learn to respect it.
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Have A Supportive Community
It’s so important for mothers to have fellow moms who understand the ups and downs of parenting. We need the support, encouragement, and comradery. We don’t need to go through this alone!
My favorite places to find this is at your local church and MomCo group. These welcoming environments are places where you can find the connection and community you need. For me, it has given me relationships I never knew I needed but am so happy I have in my life as a mom.
Part of slow living is just having others to do it with! It’s not chasing the next thing but being real and honest about our mistakes, imperfections, and fears. We can have compassion for ourselves and others – what a beautiful thing!
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Closing Out The Day Right
Too many times I end my day crashing or doing an activity that doesn’t prepare me for the rest I need, like watching a show on my laptop. Ideally, mothers need evenings to unwind, reflect, and relax.
By creating a slow evening routine, you allow your body to prepare for the rest it needs. Personally, a hot shower, a good book, and a cup of tea by candlelight are perfectly relaxing for me (especially in the winter!).
When we implement these slow-living motherhood practices into our day, we can thrive as mothers! Taking care of ourselves is just as important as taking care of everyone else. Which one will you be implementing first? Let me know in the comments below!
Kelsey at GoodPointGrandma
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