Self-Care Isn’t Selfish—It’s Strategic (Especially for Moms)
How taking care of yourself supports your nervous system and your family
If you’re a mom, chances are you’re used to putting everyone else first. You juggle schedules, meals, appointments, emotions—you name it. And while your love for your family is infinite, your energy and nervous system are not.
So let me say this clearly:
Self-care isn’t selfish. It’s strategic.
Because when you are regulated, calm, and functioning well, everyone around you benefits—especially your kids.
🌿 The Nervous System and the “Mom Load”
The nervous system is like your body’s command center. It helps you respond to stress, stay grounded, and adapt to everything life throws your way (which, for moms, is a lot).
But when you’re constantly in fight-or-flight mode, your body starts to operate from survival rather than balance. You might notice signs like:
Being easily overwhelmed or irritated
Trouble sleeping or shutting your mind off
Fatigue that doesn’t go away with rest
Feeling disconnected from yourself
These are nervous system signals that it’s time to pause and replenish—and that’s where self-care comes in.
🧘♀️ What Self-Care Really Looks Like
Forget the bubble baths and spa days (unless that’s your thing). Real self-care is what helps your nervous system reset.
That might look like:
A massage at The Zen Den to release tension and stimulate relaxation
An hour on the mat at Elevate Yoga to reconnect with your body and breath
A calming acupuncture session at Healthy Living Acupuncture and Wellness
A peaceful moment alone with your favorite drink at Paradigm Coffee and Music
Or simply coming in for your adjustment to restore alignment and nervous system balance 💆♀️
It doesn’t have to be fancy. It just has to be for you.
💛 Your Family Needs the Best Version of You
Taking time for yourself doesn’t take away from your family—it adds to it.
You’re modeling to your children what it looks like to prioritize health, boundaries, and balance. You’re filling your own cup so you can pour into others without running dry.
That’s not indulgent—that’s leadership. That’s love.
You Deserve Support, Too
This month, I invite you to see self-care not as an “extra” but as an essential part of your well-being.
You don’t have to carry everything on your own. Let your community, your chiropractor 😉, and your wellness team support you, too.
With love and adjustments,
Dr. Renee