As parents or caregivers, sometimes it seems we spend all of our time taking care of our family's needs. I don't know about you, but I've found all that "need" eventually makes me burn out if I don't make the effort to take care of myself too.
It's certainly a lot harder to fill your family's emotional needs if your own emotional bank account is on empty.
So here are 6 ideas on how you can nurture yourself too in Springfield:
1. Spend time outdoors
Nothing is better for the soul than getting outside and taking time to think. A walk around the neighborhood suffices, but why not head out on your own or with a friend to a great hiking spot in Springfield for an hour or two away?
- Lost Hill Park
- Valley Water Mill Park
- Busiek State Forest & Wildlife Area
- Springfield Conservation Nature Center
2. Plan a romantic date night in
I have friends whose kids can't wait for nights they get popcorn and can watch a movie on a laptop in bed. It's the height of childhood luxury! They don't know it's their parents' way of sneaking in a date night. Want to give it a try? Here are a few of our favorite locally-owned places to order food from in the Springfield Area:
3. Find your "people"
Join a Springfield parenting group on Facebook or find a local club or organization that matches your interests.
Check out our resource list HERE.
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4. Schedule a spa day
Relax, lie back, and feel your everyday concerns wash away with a spa day. There are so many great spas to choose from in Springfield. Whichever one you choose, your newly energized self will thank you. Here are three Springfield spas to consider:
5. Try something new
It's easy to get bogged down with all of life's "busyness." Take a little time away and explore an activity or hobby you've always wanted to try. From individual hobbies like photography or quilting to group activities like paint nights, running, or cycling groups, there's something for everyone. Some great places in Springfield to find classes?
6. Savor a few minutes of solitude
Spending time alone is good for the soul. Let your partner know you need some alone time and head off to relax -- read a book, take a bath or even just take a walk around the neighborhood. Don't feel like you always have to be doing something "productive."
Taking care of yourself is so important, and not something to be overlooked -- it will make you a better mom at the end of the day!
When visiting local businesses and events in Springfield, be sure to tell them Macaroni KID sent you... and don't forget to tell all of your friends!
Macaroni KID Springfield is a free local events calendar, weekly newsletter, and website focused on family-friendly events and resources in the Greater Springfield, Missouri area. We gather all the local family-friendly events and activities happening in Springfield so you can find them all in one place!
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