I Like Being Selfish!

As a mom, I know it is easy and common to put yourself last. When money is tight, we give something up. When we are running out of time, we don't do something for our self. When schedules conflict, we change ours. We feel as moms, it is our job to take care of everyone else first and then tend to our self. We even do this when we know it is not healthy. I am guilty of this myself. In the last year, I have decided that sometimes I need to be selfish and stop putting myself last. Yes, we go through times when money is tight but the one thing I will not give up is my once a month facial. It is not only something I do for myself but it is my time to relax and reflect on all the things I am grateful for in my life. It refreshes me, relaxes me and it is my treat to myself for being a great mom, wife, friend, sister, banker, cook, maid, chauffeur, nurse, assistant, dog walker, schedule coordinator, blah, blah, blah. Do I waiver sometimes, yes, but I am committed to doing this one thing for myself on a regular basis. If we have to go out for dinner one less time this month than fine, if my son doesn't get that new pair of tennis shoes this month than fine. I think the whole family should work together and make compromises when necessary. We all know the sacrifices we make as moms on a regular basis. I don't mind making sacrifices as long as I am not the only one doing it. Then you just become a martyr. Be good to yourself and do something special just for you once a month. It doesn't have to be something big, but commit to it. Write it in your calendar and treat it just like any other appointment. Try it for a couple of months and see how you feel!