Out of all of the wonderful roles I have been given?wife, friend, daughter, sister, trainer?there is one that stands out far above the rest?my role as a mother. I have been so blessed with 4 beautiful children that I get to love, teach, and nurture every single day, and for that I am beyond grateful. But my role as a ?mom? doesn’t stop there.
During different seasons of my life, as have many of you, I have had the amazing opportunity to be mom to so many! From my EWL peeps, to nieces and nephews, and everything in between. Being a mother is surely not bound by labor and delivery?it means so much more! From dads who have stepped into the role of ?mom? due to various circumstances, to women who have struggled with infertility but have been blessed with children through the miracle of adoption, and of course those who have shown endless love to children and friends around them providing the selflessness and care that is prerequisite for motherhood. Regardless of what ?mom? looks like for you, there is one common thread?unconditional love. And oftentimes that unconditional love means sacrificing our own personal needs for those around us.
While we love those we take care of and the things we get to do?whether it?s at home, or at work, or both?it?s also crucial that we ?moms? take care of ourselves. Yes?eating healthy and exercising regularly are so important, but often overlooked (and just as important) is taking some time for some R&R?Rest and Relaxation.
I know so many of you, myself included, feel like there just aren?t enough hours in the day as it is?so adding some daily R&R doesn?t even seem possible! Believe me, I?m right there with you. But I also know that when I do get it, even if it?s only for a few minutes, my outlook on life and how I handle the stresses in my life, improves in some pretty amazing ways:
- Reduces those stresses, and since long-term stress can cause so many health issues, getting rid of as much as I can is so important.
- Lessens anxiety.
- Boosts my mood. Those around me really appreciate that one! 😉
- Helps me remember things better. That?s a definite plus!
- Improves my ability to focus, which means it takes less time to do what I need to do, and I make better decisions.
- Helps curb cravings.
- Boosts my confidence.
- Reduces anger and frustration. Chris and my kiddos are very thankful for this one. 😉
- Helps my whole body, including my mind, repair itself = a stronger me!
The benefits of daily, or even weekly, R&R are so far reaching, that they vastly outweigh the cons of taking a personal timeout! As mothers, it is our duty to be there for the ones we love, and if we don?t carve out some time for ourselves now, we may end up limiting our capabilities in the future!
To get you started on your new path to a more healthful, restful lifestyle, I?m giving away one $100 gift card to a local day spa of the winner?s choosing! To enter, simply (1) comment below with why YOU need a mama?s day out, (2) share this post on social media channels and tag me, and (3) follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter. A winner will be chosen Tuesday, May 5th. Good luck?and if you aren?t the lucky winner make sure you still take the time to celebrate motherhood and honor the amazing role you?ve been given through some good old fashioned relaxation. We ALL deserve it!
Xoxo,
Heidi
173 Responses
Please pick me I could really use a day to myself!
As a mom of four beautiful children, Noah 6, Nate 5 , Isabel 3, and Eleanor 6months.
They are my everything!!
I’m a stay at home mom and so I don’t get out much, I feel guilty leaving them just because I want some me time. So I end up not going anywhere with out at least one of them!
I wish I could just take a day and recover find my balance ! Thanks for that chance Heidi!
I would love to win this because I am currently 31+ weeks pregnant with our (surprise) 4th baby, am still teaching my classes at the gym 4-6 days a week, homeschooling our two oldest, and keep up with a hefty calling at church for our young girls. I feel like every moment of life is consumed with caring for others, and while I love caring for others, it sure would be nice to have a “me” day before little guy gets here and my list gets a little longer. You are an inspiration to me that somehow I can get my body back after this baby and find a way to juggle my full life. Thanks for all that you do!!
I don’t want to tell you why I deserve a Spacday for R&R but why I feel my sister does. She is the most amazing mother. She has always given selflessly for others. Her daughter, my niece, has severe Crohns disease and lupus. In and out of the hospital. On feeding tubes, constant medications. My sister is her primary care taker and has given up work and schooling to take care of her 24/7. My sister’s oldest son has recently gotten into some trouble with the law and my sister is dealing with that as well. She constantly sacrifices for others and I worry she does not care for herself and worry what about the stress level she has.
Growing up she always has been a caretaker of others. I know a day for just her would mean the world to her.
I need a mom’s day out because I’m pregnant with twins, have been to the hospital twice to stop early labor, and am now on bedrest until the twinkies get here. Did I mention that we’re crammed into a 2 bedroom apartment with a toddler, and are 2 states away from our families?!? Life has been stressful!!
I am a mommy of two and had my babies 14th months apart. I had a vbac and my girl was born preterm… I didnt get much maternity leave and had to go back to work on the due date. I could definitely use a break!
I am mom to a 19 yr old son, 11 yr old son, and 15 month old daughter! I am a stay at home mom who enjoys gym time nearly everyday just to get ME time. Sometimes I finds myself just sitting in the sauna to hide. ..lol Sad, but true! Anyway, my husband is a huge help to me, however i am sad to say he leaves on May 17th for a 1 year deployment to the Middle East. Life and increased responsibility is about to get real around here. All I can do is stay active to keep us too busy to dwell on life without daddy around. In the midst of that activity, I sure could use a nice relaxing massage! Please consider this Air Force stay at home wife and mom for your Mother’s Day spa package! ; )
Don’t all moms deserve pampering?
Well firstly this is extremely generous of you, so thank you for the opportunity! I would love to win this R&R time as I am a first time mommy to a beautiful wonderful little girl named Maivyn Bell. I’ll be honest it wasn’t always on my mind to fall in to the roll of Mom. I was more so seeking wonderful wife, successful business titles. God has an amazing way of working his plan for each of us. It was a couple months before walking down the aisle that my husband asked me about kids. My response was oh I’m not gonna have any…..to which he said I love you more than words but my wife will have my kids. It took me only a matter of minutes to realize that I want kids, I want kids with him! Maivyn was born Feb 18,2015 and has been the light of my life. It has been extremely overwhelming and stressful as I always strive to be perfect of which I never am. No one is and I know that but for her I will do anything to do it all right. Part of that was realizing I need to take some stress away, build my confidence as a mother and be happy. A happy Mom makes for a happy Baby which all together now makes Daddy happy lol! I just want to applaud you and all the other mothers posting comments. This is by far the most incredible title and stressful and I just give it up to all moms including my own for doing what they do, loving like they do and teaching like they day. God Bless! Good luck to all deserving moms out there!!
I am the mother of one…which is way less then many here. I am a single mom to a wonderful boy, I work 2 jobs and I go to school. To be honest the best part is being a mom…my son is my world and I can’t wait to see him everyday. I do however give up everything I can to spend time with him…I feel guilty, his Dad hasn’t seen him in 3+ years and while it’s his father’s choice it doesn’t make me feel less guilty. I am almost done with school thank goodness! But I still give up almost all my me time for him. I would any day. But I would love some me time. Time to feel like a girl again.
I would love some R&R time in order to be a little rejuvenated for my ever patient husband and my three sweet (and crazy!) daughters. In the span of three weeks we moved to a new home, my husband started a new job, and we found out baby #4 is coming! All such joyous things, but human me has been overwhelmed by all the sudden change. I love my family so much and am so blessed by each and every one of them, and I want to just be able to better and rested for their sakes and mine!