Happy New Year y’all!!! Can you believe we are officially in 2014?! Well I am so excited about the new year and making sure that taking care of myself is at the top of my list of priorities as a mom. It’s so easy to get wrapped up in the hustle and bustle that we forget our own self-care. We forget the importance of learning how to FLY (first love yourself). And if it’s not something that you’re used to doing, then it can be a challenge.
I created the Dare to FLY workshop series last year to help more moms practice better self-care, as well as to help them realize that motherhood doesn’t have to stop them from pursuing their goals and dreams. Are you ready to start a business, accelerate your career or even start a blog in 2014? I want you to know that you can absolutely do it! But it all starts with taking care of YOU first. What did you love to do when you had some free time before you became a mom? Believe it or not, a lot of moms that I work with can’t remember, or have a hard time answering this question.
So that’s why I created the 31 Day FLY Mom Challenge! I want to start the new year off right! Self-care does not equal selfishness. When you take care of yourself, you take care of your whole family. I know your time is limited which is why I’m only asking you to commit to 31 minutes a day for the next 31 days. We can do it, and I’ll be committed right along with you!
I posed a question on FB the other day: If you had exactly 31 minutes all to yourself, what would you do? Click here to see what many moms had to say, and where some of these challenge ideas came from.
I will post the daily challenge right here on FB with some additional ideas for each one. Be sure to check back daily, and tag me on your FB and IG pictures using the hashtag: #FLYMomChallenge.
It’s always easier (and more fun) to do these things with a buddy, so be sure to share with your mommy friends so you can hold each other accountable!
If you’re serious about taking charge of your life, and getting unstuck in 2014, be sure to register and join me for the next Dare to FLY workshop on January 25th. Click here for details.
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Day 1 - Relax: 31 Day FLY Mom Challenge | Moms 'N Charge
January 1, 2014 at 7:00 AM[…] Self-Care for Busy Moms: 31 Day FLY Mom Challenge […]
Antionette Blake
January 1, 2014 at 5:44 PMWhat a great idea, but I have one question, what is this “nap” you speak of – lol!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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Christine St.Vil
January 1, 2014 at 11:35 PMHaha Antionette, you can do it! Thank you so much for participating and for stopping by 🙂
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MJ
January 2, 2014 at 4:56 PMHi Christine,
I love this! Finally an all about Mom Challenge. I actually got in some relax time yesterday while the toddler napped (Yippee). Can I share the challenge pic on my blog? Of course I am linking back to you.
Thanks for always keeping us moms at the top of the list.
MJ
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Christine St.Vil
January 2, 2014 at 5:22 PMHi MJ! Thank you so much for stopping by and so glad you like the challenge! Yes, by all means, feel free to share the challenge on your blog. Let’s get as many moms to commit to self-care this year, starting now 🙂
Kimberly Wright
January 2, 2014 at 10:27 PMLove this! Great read. Yes, I am in. 🙂
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January 8, 2014 at 5:02 AMThank you so much Kimberly! How have you been doing with the challenge?
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Britney
January 17, 2014 at 5:35 PMThis is a wonderful idea! I’m a newbie to your blog so I’ll be starting the challenge as of today. I also plan to share this with a close friend. 🙂
Christine St.Vil
January 17, 2014 at 5:40 PMWelcome Britney! Thanks so much for dropping by and sharing. It’s never too late to start taking better care of yourself 🙂
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Heather Clark Sowell
February 8, 2014 at 2:32 PMJust starting! I need to learn to focus on myself and the kiddos. I have not been focusing on me for far tool long
Christine St.Vil
February 8, 2014 at 4:40 PMGood for you Heather! It's never too late to start. The purpose is to get into a habit because we can't be the best for our kids, if we're not the best for ourselves 🙂 Would love to hear how you're doing so feel free to check in here or on FB: http://www.facebook.com/MomsNCharge 🙂
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