May 2019: SELF-PRESERVATION
Welcome to our first month!
Our theme for May is SELF-PRESERVATION: The careful maintaining + protection of something valuable - YOU! Being that Mother's Day is also this month, we are starting off with a theme which honours all of us mothers.
There’s no right way to self-care. It's highly personable and you need to do what’s right for you to live your best life. Anything that encompasses your emotional, mental, spiritual and physical well-being reflects self-care - whether your self-care practice is big or small.
As mothers, we tend to do everything for everyone else but leave taking care of ourselves last. This is because we often feel like the ‘indulgences’ aren't necessary like going to the spa, going to weekly yoga classes or taking bubble baths and even though sometimes our best intentions are there, taking care of ourselves drops down on the list of priorities compared to all of the other demands and needs of our families.
But, what if we were to shift these expectations on what self-care should be and instead how we can feel recharged on a regular basis without all the limitations and mom guilt? We need to create time throughout our day to feel like we are filling our bucket - and when we begin to notice we’re neglecting ourselves, we re-set. We see caring for ourselves not as self-indulgent but as self-preserving; a necessary practice in navigating the most vulnerable yet empowering chapters of our lives.
This month, my intention is to create this space for you to feel encouraged to find ways to recharge and let go of any mom guilt you may have. The resources + tools we provide this month are there for you to integrate into your daily life.
Tell us, what does self-care look like to you?
TRYBE Leader //
TRYBE Leader: Woash Wellness (website)
This month, we are so excited to have Woash Wellness as one of our TRYBE Contributors! With the May theme being Self-Preservation, we thought this would be a perfect fit for all your Mamas to have some fun with the questionnaire we attached below and nourish your bodies.
Herb Doc
Woash Wellness shares their knowledge of herbs with our mama community!
Member-Only Perk: Receive 10% off from Woash Wellness online with the code TRYBE10! www.woashwellness.com
Journal Prompt //
Journal Prompt
Happy Monday Mamas! This week, through the act of self-care, let's journal!
When reflecting on your own self-care needs, take some time to write in your journal and ask yourself these questions:
What do I need to let go of?
How can I ask for more support?
When can I make some time for myself?
What is one thing I need right now?
How can I be nicer to myself?
Where am I feeling deprived?
On The TRYBE Blog //
On the blog
In case any of you are looking for some inspiration, here's a few ways to incorporate a Self-Care Regime into your day-to-day!
WAYS TO INCORPORATE A SELF-CARE REGIME INTO YOUR DAILY ROUTINE
Self-Care Checklist
Self-Care Checklist
Here is a handy downloadable worksheet you can print out and use anytime you want to help you be accountable with your Self-Care goals
Self-Care Checklist