Things You Can Do
1.Self-care is so important such as spa days, facials, getting your hair, nails, doing your makeup, and revamping your wardrobe. When was the last time you shopped for yourself for new under garments? These are things we as moms don’t focus on but they are very important. If we look good then we feel good.
2.Focus on your mental wellbeing. I recently started talking to a therapist and it has been very therapeutic to talk out any and all issues. Sometimes it’s hard to talk to friends, I know for me when I’m with my friends I don’t always want to be the “Debbie downer”. I want to laugh, have fun and enjoy their company, so that’s why I think it’s nice to speak to someone about all the not so fun things in life that may be upsetting us. In doing so we can be in a good mental space and be happy and content with ourselves and our lives.
3.Working out, yoga, gym, walking and biking. It’s so wonderful for me to be in nature. It clears my mind and creates a healthy, happy body. Try kayaking or paddle boarding as well, because there’s really something special about exercising in nature.
4.Plan something different and fun, something you’ve been wanting to try. I’ve been wanting to try axe throwing, join in another Co-ed softball league, join a tennis club. Do the things you’ve been wanting to do and make the effort and time to get out there and do it.
5.Find a show that you enjoy. Allow yourself to sit down, relax and watch a good show. I believe movies and TV to be so entertaining and enjoying a good show may bring you happiness.
6.Get out on the town. Take an adult night off, make plans with girlfriends, try a new restaurant or wine bar. Get out with no worries and have a nice night out with your friends, laughing and enjoying their company.
7.Local Events. In my area there are a lot of daytime wine and food festivals, most have music and a great atmosphere. I love outdoor concerts to mingle, enjoy food, drinks, and of course great music. Most areas have art shows, charity events, circus shows, theater shows, local fairs etc. Join a few local events pages on social media to track what’s happening in your area.
8.Plan a trip, it’s always nice to look forward to something. My friends and I and all of our kids are always planning a Dodger’s game, birthday party, and even a trip to Palm Springs. Look into trip deals on Groupon and Travelzoo. Life is all about making memories and enjoying ourselves every single day.
9.Try different ways of meeting a partner when you are ready to get back out there and meet new people. It’s nice to have people to connect with and if you don’t date or don’t try then you likely won’t meet the right person.
Continue doing all these things on a regular basis. Things that give you joy and happiness. We have this one life, let’s all live life to the very fullest, every single moment of every single day.