I am concerned with the health and wellness of everyone all year round. But it’s this time of year, the time we call “Mother’s Day” that I am particularly thoughtful about moms and more specifically their emotional health. I want to make sure moms are appreciated for all they do and for who they are.
And, as we all know, emotional health and physical health are closely related. If we can take a day to appreciate mom and make her feel special, that in turn will boost her emotional health (and hopefully last more than a day)!
Don’t think you are a mom? Think again. There are moms of biologic children, moms of pets and animals, moms of adopted children, moms to other people’s kids, moms of classrooms, there are moms everywhere you look! That said, how can we make mom feel special and thank her for all she does?
You might think you need to go out and buy a lot of things for her to “thank” her but that is not so. Here are a few great ways to thank the “mom” in your life for free!
First – you can make her a meal. Breakfast, lunch, dinner or even a snack. Moms are always so busy cooking for others that sometimes it’s nice to have a meal made by someone else.
Second – you can make a card or gift for mom. There are a lot of sites like Pinterest that have great homemade ideas for crafts. Or, grab some paper, jot a few reasons why mom is special down and viola, you have a nice card for her.
Third – give mom some time off. If mom is used to being the one who is always managing the household, let her go for a nice walk, meet a friend for lunch, or do something by herself for the afternoon. Maybe it might be a nap!
Lastly – clean up! Moms are always picking up and cleaning up their homes. Do mom a favor and dust, sweep, mop, vacuum, use some window cleaner or whatever else you may need to clean up your house. Mom will thank you later!
As mentioned earlier, emotional health is tied with our overall wellness and well-being. If we can make mom feel special and loved, hopefully beyond “Mother’s Day”, we have all done a huge service to ensuring healthier moms!
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