SELF CARE AS A SINGLE MOTHER in as much as you never planned to be a single mother, if it happens accept your fate and moved on . TIPS IDEAS THAT WILL HELP YOU * say no to mom guilt Mom guilt is a universal phenomenon and not to be taken lightly, because if you are feeling guilty , you are not able to access the benefits of taking care of yourself , now this tips may not sound like it's self care , but it is the valuing of your own self as worthy, and if that is not self care I don't know what it is * Follow a schedule It takes discipline to make and follow a schedule with our kids , there is no doubt about that , but the benefits are endless, when we established clear expectations for our kids , it helps to create more harmony and calm in our home's * Put the kids to bed early This is part of establishing a routine and aside from being good for kids , it is good for us too . It works in the beginning but kids eventually get use to it and if you stick to it , bedtime isn't going to be a dreaded battle every night , sticking to a semi _ strict sleep schedule was one of the best things * Plan your play time After a long day of working or a long week , you need to treat yourself as a baby 1) go to salon , make beautiful hair 2) go to spa/ manicure and pedicure 3) exercise: you sure need a gem center 4) go to eatery sometimes 5) go for swimming 6) mingle with serious minded people And its funmi 💕