I caught myself in a funk a few weeks ago. I found myself with ZERO motivation and hardly any energy. I was talking to my sweet husband and he came to the conclusion that because I live by my crazy schedule (and am a major to-do lister) day after day that I just really need to ACTUALLY schedule time for myself. So I played around with different things for a few weeks, I tried scheduling time in the evening, I tried scheduling time during the day and nothing stuck until I tried scheduling it in the morning before Evie woke up. That stuck and now I don’t understand how I ever lived without this time. This is definitely the morning routine that has changed the way I mom!
This time I have in the morning all to myself has made me a better mom and even a better wife. I can say that with full and complete confidence. I take this time to take care of myself physically, mentally, and emotionally. I truly believe that every single mom needs to schedule this time for themselves. Whether it’s in the morning, the evening, mid-day, just do it! I promise that your life will be changed.
So here’s what my morning routine looks like at least 3 days a week:
1. 5:30 a.m– I wake up, get ready for the gym, and head to a workout class that I enjoy. Typically HIGH fitness or PUMP. I listen to an audio book, podcast, or my new favorite album while I travel to class. There’s something magical about not listening to Disney music as I drive, every once in a while :).
2. 7:00 a.m– Head home, listen to my audio book, podcast, or my new favorite album while I drive once again.
3. 7:15 a.m– take a nice warm shower and cleanse my face with Olay’s Cleansing Infusion Facial Cleanser with Deep Sea Kelp…yes, SEA KELP and it actually works! It smells amazing, hydrates your face rather than leaving it feeling dry, and it actually improves the skin’s condition as you wash. I’ve been using this new soy-based cleanser for 5 weeks and I have never seen my skin glow or have as much hydration as it does now. I’m never afraid to try new things, especially when it comes to skin care products. When I hear about a new product on the market even if I already have something that I’m using and like… I will absolutely try something new. However, I can now successfully say that I have found my favorite facial cleanser of all time. It will be hard to get me to try anything else after I’ve tried this one. Plus it’s only $7.49…AND the beautiful white and champagne gold bottle it comes in is huge! Click here to get this amazing stuff! I PROMISE you’ll love it.
4. 7:30 a.m– I make myself and my husband breakfast (and eat it) before I go in and get Evie girl from her room. She’s usually up around 7:15-7:30.
Getting all of this stuff done and really taking care of myself on all levels before she wakes up has made me a much happier mom! I have had a clearer mind throughout the day and I’ve been much more motivated and successful.
Do you schedule time for yourself? I would love to hear what tips and tricks work for you!
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Olay. The opinions and text are all mine.