5 Ways to Self Care When Things Get Crazy

Every once in a while we are going through life, crossing every T and dotting every I with precision. All is just…so great! Then one day things start falling apart bit by bit, a family member passes away, another gets ill, a friendship implodes, your boss wants it all, your marriage needs repair just as much as your car, your children are making you nuts and just like that you have the perfect storm of crazy.

This may or may not be you, heck it may or may not be me, but one thing I do know is that everyone goes through storms in life. Storms that make it seem impossible to breathe, impossible to exist. Despite the happy face that one might put on, they may be going through all the things and we have no idea.

I have certainly been through a storm or two and I am proof that not only do they pass but we become stronger because of it. The most important thing to do during these crazy times is take care of yourself. Not only is it vital for your sanity but it is vital to keeping your peace as the storm passes. Today I am sharing 5 Ways to Self Care When Things Get Crazy.

Get a manicure/pedicure: Of course we go to the nail salon to make sure our nails are perfectly groomed with a pretty color, but the process can be quite relaxing as well. It forces you to not do anything and just be pampered. That 30 minutes can be transformative for your mental and physical health when going through a tough time. This applies for facials as well.

Read a good book: This is a big one for me. When things start going haywire there is nothing like jumping into a good book as a great distraction. Starting a new book puts you into a new world that may help put things in perspective.

Get a massage: This one is pretty self explanatory, I know that they can be a bit expensive but a huge tip is to go on Groupon, there are plenty of massage places begging for your business–at a discounted rate. Try to schedule them monthly if your budget allows.

Volunteer: The easiest way to take your mind off your own problems is to helps someone else out with theirs. Volunteering is really one of the most underrated jobs of our society. Choose a cause you love and help out, the good vibes will be returned. Trust me.

Travel solo: This one is huge for me, I’m not talking about going half way across the world but maybe travel to the city, get on an Amtrak or Bus and go one state over, traveling by yourself gives you the opportunity to clear your mind and really see things from a different perspective.

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The most important part and the central theme of this post is to simply take care of yourself, it may not look like my examples above but whatever it looks like for you, do it.

What do you do to relax when things get crazy in life?

Nellie

Hi! I’m Nellie. I am a busy mama of three, wife to my high school sweetheart who loves to cook, workout and stay organized! I love to share helpful printables, the best recipes and fitness tips for the modern mom. I strongly believe that every mom can feed their family well, take proper care of themselves and have fun along the way! Read my story.

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John

Monday 3rd of January 2022

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Britt

Thursday 17th of March 2016

Mani & pedi is my savior! Anything that just really focuses on what I want is how I take a moment to myself, which isn't always easy!

kita

Tuesday 15th of March 2016

A good book helps me a lot. I also think I am in need of a massage asap.

Stephanie

Monday 14th of March 2016

Great post! I really need to get better at self care. Before becoming a mom I took much better care of myself which seems opposite of what one would think that a mom should do. Thanks for this reminder!

Tamara

I have certainly been there - with the all at once crazy. And I love your suggestions. One thing that really helps me is connecting with/helping someone. I think that your volunteering suggestion is that!