Self-Care Isn’t Selfish

We all have moments when we feel like we can’t manage as parents and carers. That we are incapable. That there is too much to do, and it is overwhelming.

Perhaps your inner voice is telling you:

• • ‘I can’t do this.’

• • ‘I’m no good at this.’

• • ‘Why is this so hard?’

• • ‘What am I doing wrong?!’

• • ‘I can’t keep up.’

• • ‘Tell me what I am doing wrong and how to do it right!’

This is something all of us experience from time to time. Everyone has moments when they feel frustrated and full of doubt. It’s natural, but that doesn’t make it easy to manage.

We also have moments that are fine. All is well. We tell ourselves: ‘I can do this.’ Much of the time, we are not even aware of what we are thinking because we are just getting on with parenting and day-to-day things.

9 ways to prioritise self-care

So, how can we cope when it’s all too much? We’ve got simple ideas to help.