Be nice to yourself

Being nice to ourselves is one thing we moms don't do well.

We take care of everyone else from the minute our feet hit the floor to the second they are back under the covers, and I do remember quite a few years where my "me" time was spent sleeping.

What I realized was that we have to take ourselves and put us at the top of the list. When we're rested and feeling good, then we can be our best for all those we love. We're better parents, better partners, better coworkers and generally nicer to be around.

This week has been crazy. I have not gotten as much writing time as I would like on the second book, we've had early holiday deadlines to deal with at the day job and I know that I need to get my act together as far as hosting our family Thanksgiving.

You never need yourself to be nice to yourself more than during a busy week. Write that down.

So today, I sprinkled some cinnamon in the coffee grounds before I brewed it, and now I have a nice big travel mug of cinnamon coffee with me at my desk.

My hands felt dry so I got out the really nice lotion and moisturized all the way up to my elbows. And I took 15 minutes to read before battling traffic. And I decided that I will not beat up on myself for not being Wonder Woman every second. And I let myself sleep a little later than normal (and everyone still got to school and work on time!).

These were little things that didn't cost a dime this morning, but they made me feel better. Figure out what makes you feel better and do it, especially during these stressful holidays. Your family will thank you.