A luxurious bubble bath. A decadent piece of chocolate. Kicking your swollen feet up after hours of standing. As mothers and entrepreneurs, moments of indulgence like these are few and far between. Our chaotic days are dictated by business calls and school drop-offs, employee deadlines and grocery store runs. While we pride ourselves on wearing many hats and juggling numerous responsibilities, our minds and bodies inevitably pay the price.
Burnout looms around the corner for the woman who doesn’t consistently prioritise self-care. We forget how vital these simple acts of self-nourishment are for our health and sanity. But the truth is we cannot serve others from an empty vessel. We cannot kindle our child’s creativity when our own wells run dry. This Valentine’s Day, fall madly in love with your whole self - the passionate mama, the determined leader, and the gentle woman within.
Carve Out Time for Indulgence
The first step is scheduling in self-care just as you would an important business meeting. View moments of me-time not as a luxury but a necessity! Draw yourself a hot aromatherapy bath or book a massage over your lunch break. Ruuby App is partnering with Mumble so there’s no excuse anymore. Ruuby is the UK’s leading at-home or at-office beauty and wellness service offering anything from manicure to a diverse menu of massages to suit any need. As a mumble member, ladies can now enjoy exclusive discount on all treatments.
Slip away for a midday walk sans cell phone around the neighbourhood. Or wake up thirty minutes early to move through gentle yoga poses as the sunrise streams in through the window.
Five minutes reading an inspirational book over your morning coffee or soaking your feet in an Epsom salt bowl while watching your favourite show restores as much as it relaxes. Self-care can be savoured in small doses when our plates are full. But its benefits compound when made a non-negotiable daily practice.
Tune into Biohacks for Optimal Function
As moms and entrepreneurs our bodies change but our drive to achieve does not. Yet we cannot function at our highest capacity if our physical and mental health suffer. Biohacking leverages science to help our systems thrive amidst chaos. Are you sleeping over 7 hours a night? Adding collagen to your smoothies? Testing if intermittent fasting decreases brain fog? Discovering your chronotype so you plan heavy strategy meetings when you have optimal energy?
Why not book yourself in for our monthly members meetup on February 27th. Power Your Bio-Genetics is an evening event, where we will be hosting a discussion blending science, psychology and holistic guidance to uncover our inner potential and achieve maximum growth and optimal wellness. Register your interest here.
Biohacks remind us to approach self-wellness systematically. What specific lifestyle tweaks make the biggest difference for your mind/body - and therefore benefit both your family and your work? Fine-tune and course correct. Flow through life with amplified resilience by honouring your body’s needs each season.
Infuse Everyday Beauty Rituals with Meaning
Skincare has never been mere vanity for busy women, but a ritual of respite. Our feminine energy radiates from healthy nourished skin that glows. Schedule weekly at-home or in clinic facials with juicy serums, relaxing tunes, and gua sha crystals to stimulate collagen and drain puffiness. Amanda Caroline Skin Care is your best bet! An incredibly luxurious, results driven skincare, founded by our very own Amanda Cronin, will make you feel like the queen you are. Let eye masks depuff while meditating. Apply body lotion mindfully after showering - take deep breaths as you massage tired muscles.
Beauty rituals at day’s end tell our bodies it’s time to renew. Light an aromatic candle or diffuse calming essential oils like lavender and frankincense. Give yourself permission to collapse into stillness before it all begins again tomorrow. Use lush textures, soothing scents, and vibrant hues to design peaceful spaces for relaxing. External nourishment awakens internal harmony.
This Valentine’s Day, proactively structure your days to prioritise self-love. As moms and female founders our mission is mighty, but we must consistently refill our own cups. When your core overflows with compassionate care, you raise thriving children and empower inspired teams with ease. Choose practices that spark joy, fuel clarity, and center calm. You cannot deeply give when your inner light grows dim. Commit to honest self-appraisal - then respond with nurturance. Thrive by regularly pampering the woman within.