A MOM's GODLY CORE
The definition of core is the central, innermost, or most essential part of anything.
Also means a mom's unique, inner-self, including her temperament, life experiences, emotions, passions, and potential.
A strong inner core needs to be well-developed to make our lives as moms more resilient to all the new stuff that comes our way, right? We as moms handle and take care of many things. We sacrifice! Most times we forget about ourselves as we put our husbands and children before us. We get too busy! And life happens!
The book Momology "A Mom's Guide to Shaping Great Kids" says .....
"Usually the thing that drops for me is the good habits that keep me healthy. I stay up late, I forget to shower, I don't drink enough water, I can't seem to find the time I need to refresh myself. Instead of doing the things that would actually help to improve my state of mind, I do things that will just help me to feel good right now and get through this moment. I surf the internet instead of washing the dishes. I eat chocolate instead of grabbing a piece of fruit. I let my kids watch more TV instead of taking them to the park or phoning up a friend with kids. I yell at my children once they are already into mischief instead of stopping their behavior as soon as I see it starting. I do everything wrong.
The more I make the wrong choices, the worse I feel about myself. And the worse I feel about myself, the more I feel defeated by life. And the more I feel defeated by life, the harder it is to think positively and problem solve well, or to deal with my children in a positive and proactive manner."
Sometimes we view self-care as being self-centered. It's all about ME! When we don't think about ourselves we end up neglecting our well-being. We can put heavy damage on our mom CORE. Self-care not only allow moms to deal with our kids in a more positive manner but taking care of our self helps to model a healthier approach to life. We need to take care of ourselves in order to care for others better. Not saying to put yourself first, but to listen to your mom instincts when you need to take a time out. Being stressed out or ran down doesn't help you be a better mom. Know when to ask for help!
Luke 10:27 says... Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind.
As a mom we want balance. Balance involves the Physical self-care, Mental/Emotional Self-care, and Spiritual Self-care. Listed below are ways you can incorporate these into your daily life.
Spiritual Self-care
Eat healthy, energizing foods and drink water
Have fruit as a snack with your kids
Get enough sleep. Take a nap.
Exercise regularly
Go for a walk with your kids
Go to the playgroup with your kids
Mental/Emotional Self-care
Learn a new subject or skill
Read
Solve a puzzle or crossword
Go on a date night or have a girls night
Talk with a counselor or mentor
Participate in a small group or bible study
Share hugs with your kids
Spiritual Self-care
Pray
Rest and Relax (massage, or bubble bath)
Meditate
Read a daily Psalm or Proverb
Share an "act of kindness"
Maintain a blessings list (5 things I'm thankful for are...)
Pray and/or read bible stories with your kids
Balancing your life is like the weather. Always changing. Sometimes cloudy, sometimes stormy, and sometimes sunny. Remembering what God has called you to be is important. To be a godly woman, a godly wife, a godly mother, and a godly example. Therefore, you are responsible for what you put in your body and how you exercise your physical being. You are responsible for what you do with your 24 hours a day that is given to you. You are responsible for the way in which you approach your work, do it, and reflect upon it. You are responsible for setting your own goals and making pans for achieving those goals. And you are responsible for being the person God created you to be. Psalm 139:14 says, "I am fearfully and wonderfully made."
