Self-Care for Moms Who Have Zero Time for Self-Care

Every parenting article says 'practice self-care' like you have time to take a bath or go to yoga. Here's self-care that takes under 5 minutes.

**The 2-Minute Refresh:** Hide in your room with a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086ZK8GTL?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.NQKHJQJNCAW6&linkCode=tr1&tag=fwc26affiliat-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.NQKHJQJNCAW6_1762615649246" target="_blank" rel="noopener">weighted sleep mask</a> and just breathe. Tell the kids you're 'resting your eyes.' They'll accept this.

**The Sensory Reset:** Light a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2G3LF62?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.2XZW11NXK71JL&linkCode=tr1&tag=fwc26affiliat-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.2XZW11NXK71JL_1762615605398" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reed diffuser</a> so at least your chaos smells nice. Fresh linen scent makes you feel like you have your life together.

**The Coffee Meditation:** Make yourself a perfect cup with your <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DF22F5QW?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.1OO1SPIYCNQ7J&linkCode=tr1&tag=fwc26affiliat-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.1OO1SPIYCNQ7J_1762615241903" target="_blank" rel="noopener">espresso machine</a> and drink it while it's still hot. This alone is revolutionary.

**The Peaceful Screen Time:** Give kids screens guilt-free. Use <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F62STS3Y?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.10PSZDFHW9V3H&linkCode=tr1&tag=fwc26affiliat-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.10PSZDFHW9V3H_1762615537653" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sleep headphones</a> to listen to a podcast or calming music without interruption.

**The Vitamin Boost:** Take <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6NP5SN5?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.11O2CP7410VKF&linkCode=tr1&tag=fwc26affiliat-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.11O2CP7410VKF_1762615327373" target="_blank" rel="noopener">B12 drops</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH2WLYGJ?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.106ADVHYTEFNV&linkCode=tr1&tag=fwc26affiliat-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.106ADVHYTEFNV_1762615273159" target="_blank" rel="noopener">inositol supplements</a>. Taking vitamins counts as self-care now.

**The Chocolate Break:** Hide <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMW8BNXM?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.1EJHHB5YKVMZI&linkCode=tr1&tag=fwc26affiliat-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.1EJHHB5YKVMZI_1762614988800" target="_blank" rel="noopener">good chocolate</a> where kids can't find it. Eat it slowly in the pantry. This is meditation.

**The Night Recovery:** Use a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GYPT47K?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.DF21JTR9E0KD&linkCode=tr1&tag=fwc26affiliat-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.DF21JTR9E0KD_1762615477690" target="_blank" rel="noopener">satin sleep mask</a> to protect your skin and block light. Beauty sleep when actual sleep is impossible.

Self-care doesn't have to be expensive or time-consuming. Small moments of peace count.