5 Simple Self-Care Rituals to Help Mums Feel Like Themselves Again Blog 97

5 Daily Rituals to Feel Like Yourself Again as a Mum | Mukti Santos

Introduction

Motherhood is beautiful… and let's be honest, a little bonkers. It's joyful, messy, and often overwhelming. Between sleepless nights, school drop-offs, work, and caring for little humans who need you constantly, it's easy to forget the woman you were before.

But here's the thing: you don't need to overhaul your life. Real change comes from tiny, intentional rituals that bring you back to your body, your breath, and your joy. Not perfection. Just progress.

Here are five simple rituals, gentle, soulful, and doable, to help you feel like yourself again.

🌅 Ritual 1: The Morning "You" Minute

Before the house explodes into "Muuuum!" mode, take one slow breath just for you. Hand on heart, hand on belly, inhale for 4, exhale for 6. Whisper your word for the day: calm, patient, grateful. That's it. A tiny reset before the day even begins.

☕ Ritual 2: The Midday Reset

Motherhood doesn't come with a pause button but you can still press the refresh button. Step outside barefoot, savour a cup of tea in peace, or try the 5-4-3-2-1 trick (notice what you see, feel, hear, smell, and taste). Even two minutes can stop the spiral and bring you back to earth.

🎨 Ritual 3: Creative Expression Pause

Remember when colouring outside the lines was the point? Let yourself play again. Jot a messy thought in your journal, doodle while the kettle boils, or dance in the kitchen like no one's watching (except maybe your toddler, who'll join in). Creativity = instant joy hit.

🌿 Ritual 4: Nature Connection

Step outside and let Mother Nature mother you for a moment. Feel the grass under your feet, tilt your face to the sun, or just stare at the sky. Nothing fancy. Just a reminder that seasons change and so does this stage of motherhood.

✍️ Ritual 5: Evening Wind-Down

Before collapsing into bed, jot down three things: what you did, what you're grateful for, and one tiny intention for tomorrow. Or, if you're wiped, just think of one good thing while brushing your teeth, a little gratitude = lighter heart, deeper sleep.

🌿 Your Turn, Mum

✨ Pause & Reflect:

• Today I felt most like myself when…
• One small shift I could make tomorrow to support my energy is…
• If I honoured my needs more often, my family would benefit because…

✨ Quotes to Sip On

"Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you." Anne Lamott

"Taking care of yourself doesn’t mean me first, it means me too." L.R. Knost

"We cannot pour from an empty cup — but when we refill, we overflow into everyone we love." Brené Brown

Conclusion

Mumma, these rituals aren't another list of chores; they're lifelines back to yourself. Even if you only do one on a chaotic day, you're showing up for you. When you reconnect with your energy, creativity, and calm, you show your children what thriving looks like.

Remember: self-care isn't selfish, it's essential. These small rituals are reminders that you're not just surviving motherhood, you're allowed to feel like yourself again.

Blog 98 is a heart-to-heart with Kristen from @timetobloom.coaching on ditching self-doubt and finally feeling empowered within 💪 If you're craving real, soulful conversations that uplift and inspire, don't miss this one. Mark this on your calendar 14^th of September!

👉 So, which ritual will you try first? And if you’re ready for more support:

Let’s create space for you to thrive. When you choose yourself, your whole family feels the ripple 💛.

Live your life on purpose,
💛 Mukti