41. Before the bubble bath: what overwhelmed mums actually need

When you’re overwhelmed, burnt out or barely functioning, a bubble bath or journalling practice probably isn’t the first kind of self-care you need.

In this episode, I share my self-care hierarchy, a simple approach inspired by Maslow’s hierarchy of needs that helps you work out what your body and mind need most right now.

At the foundation are the survival basics: water, food, sleep and movement. Once those needs are supported, you can begin to add soothing care such as taking a shower or putting on clean clothes, followed by restorative practices like meditation and journalling. Self-development and personal growth come later, when you genuinely have the capacity for them.

This isn’t another complicated self-care routine or a list of things overwhelmed mums should be doing. It’s a way to pause, assess what’s missing and begin with the most basic form of care available to you.

Self-care isn’t always indulgence. Sometimes it’s drinking a glass of water, eating something nourishing or going to bed.

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