Five Ways to Spoil Yourself Every Day

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Head & Shoulders. As always, the opinions are my own.

Do you find it hard to make time or do things for yourself? Here are a few ways I spoil myself daily!

I’m not one of those moms that thinks being a selfish mom is a bad thing. Most moms I know rarely make time for themselves. They’re the most selfless people I know; putting everyone’s needs before their own. It’s innate, like some sort of magnetic force field that pulls us to take care of those around us first. I know, because that’s what I do almost every day of my life. I think it’s like a sixth sense that’s built into most moms.

But, I’ve learned throughout these few years of parenting, that taking care of myself is important too. I’m a selfish mom and I’m not ashamed of it. In my opinion, any little way I can make time or do something to spoil myself is a win for everyone.

Here are five ways I make time to be a selfish mom:

1. I drink hot coffee in the morning.

Coffee is my life, as clearly depicted across my social media. However, it’s hard to drink one cup of hot coffee in one sitting, especially in the morning. Something or someone always interrupts that insatiable hot cup of coffee. I like to try to wake early most mornings to get time for myself, but the days that I don’t, I make sure to squeeze it in whenever I can.

Since I’m lucky enough that the baby takes a 2 hour nap, I use that time to enjoy a cup of hot coffee. Sometimes, that means that my oldest plays by himself, while I catch some “me-time” to decompress. Other times, we’ll have quiet time together and I’ll get to enjoy the best of both worlds. Either way, I’ve learned not to feel guilty about independent play or taking a mom time-out. It’s best for my sanity, which in turn, means happier children.

2. I buy fresh flowers.

I love fresh flowers. I never used to, but these days, I’ve realized that it’s the little things that make a difference in my day to day moods. During the summer months, I cut a flower or two from our garden. These days, it’s a small indulgence that I let myself spurge on because it brightens my day in a big way. It encourages me to clean up different areas of the house and makes our gloomy, winter days a bit more cheerful.

And I wholeheartedly believe that spoiling yourself in these small ways make a big impact on your mood. I don’t buy them every day, but once or twice a week, I’ll grab a fresh bunch from the grocery store.

3. I let myself have screen time.

In this digital world, I’d be lying if I said that my phone isn’t one of my life lines. I try my best not to have it around when I’m with the kids. But, at the same time, I take breaks throughout the day. And I don’t let the mom guilt take over. I take 10-15 minutes to catch up on e-mail, peruse social media, etc. It’s a huge part of my life and I’m not ashamed of it. As long as I’m in control of how the time is spent, I’m okay with giving myself screen time! As a blogger, it’s important for me to stay on task and on my schedule. If I didn’t spread it out throughout the day, I’d get lost with the lack of time to do ALL THE THINGS.

4. I ask for help or time alone.

I’m SO grateful, thankful, blessed. Every day, I try to take time to be conscious of that in some way. BUT, I am only human. I am only one person. I’ve wholeheartedly accepted that I can’t be everywhere and do everything all at once. At least once a week, I ask for time to be alone.

Whether it’s downtime, while my husband does bath / bed time with both kids. Or running an errand while my kids are at school or my mom, I let myself get a break to be alone. And I’m so thankful that I have the support system that gives me this indulgent allowance. I know a lot of my mom friends aren’t able to get time for themselves very often because they’re solo-parenting a majority of the time. It might sound selfish, but I need time alone to decompress and refresh my mind on a regular basis.

5. I shower at night time.

It’s a good thing that I’m used to showering at night. Because now that I have kids, an indulgent, hot shower in the morning is nearly impossible! After the kids are down and the house is (somewhat) cleaned up for the day, this is my quiet time of relaxing. I love taking a hot shower before bed; it’s my way to wind down and something I’ve grown accustomed to doing as a part of my daily hair care routine.

Head & Shoulders Green Apple Shampoo is my go-to dandruff shampoo, especially during the harsh winters months in Michigan. It tackles itch and leaves my hair up to 100 percent flake-free! The instant, cooling relief to my scalp is so soothing! Head & Shoulders helps me to maintain my scalp health and helps keep my hair healthy, shiny and smooth during the dry winter months.

Head & Shoulders Green Apple Shampoo fights dandruff with the great scent of green apple, leaving my hair smelling great! Head & Shoulders Green Apple Shampoo is a pH balanced, gentle shampoo for daily use on all hair types, which is great for my regularly colored or chemically treated hair. It removes up to 94 percent of dandruff irritants!

I have oily hair and using Head and Shoulders during the winter months keeps my hair clean, healthy, and flake-free. Any products that help me feel confident and beautiful, while getting the job done, is a winner in book. Being able to spoil yourself with little indulgences like these should be a daily part of your life. You can find the Head & Shoulders Green Apple Shampoo and many more products on Amazon! Double win: having your hair products shipped to your home is a huge time-saver.

Are you a selfish mom? How do you find ways to spoil yourself?

Five Ways to Spoil Yourself Every Day