Positive Parenting

Fail Friday ⚠️ ⠀⠀This week, my parenting fails have been at a relative minimum, but I have totally failed at mornings.⠀⠀Okay, so maybe not TOTALLY... ⠀⠀I’ve still managed to follow my own wellness Wednesday advice and get up before I absolutely needed to. I’ve gotten myself and the kids ready and out the door on time, with everything we need for the day.⠀⠀Yet I’m still starting my day kicking myself for not getting in my full morning workout (or any of it, some days!) and feeling rushed.⠀⠀I know to take care of my kids, I have to take care of myself first, but as a busy mom, it’s super tough to make self-care a priority!⠀⠀So what’s a mom to do? I could just say, “Hey I failed. I don’t have time for this. I’m not a morning person. Guess the gym life’s not for me.” ⠀⠀But that wouldn’t do me or my kids any good. So now what? ⠀⠀Be honest with myself and reprioritize. ⠀⠀If I’m not taking care of myself first, I can’t be the best mom for my kiddos.⠀⠀And for me, taking care of myself me