LOVED this video. I do not have the money for a spa weekend. But I did splurge about $15 on a deliciously scented orange vanilla lotion. And every time my elbows are dry or my feet are sore or I just need a pick me up, rubbing that lotion into my skin makes me feel so good. It really is the little things that bring you joy.
THANKS! It sounds like you took an idea that didn't quite work for you and transformed it into something that DID work for you... which is the best thing you can do. Small things, and a good mindset toward enjoying the small things, go a long way. Enjoy yourself 🥰
The string up is perfect. People don’t know how to “stand up straight” because they don’t really have the body awareness to get it right. I tell my patients to pretend there’s a pole running from between your feet, up through the core of your body/spine and straight out the center of the top of their head to the ceiling, and just picture elongating your body up along that pole towards the ceiling. They can visualize that elongation better than they can get individual movements right.
I love hearing that LeBron James prioritizes his sleep! I’m always hearing the advice that successful people don’t sleep and every time I hear that I cringe because deep down I believe it’s possibly to achieve big things without sacrificing prioritizing sleep or my self-care. Thanks for sharing!
Great video content! I must say you look so happy and content! New motherhood works for you! I like your tip about sitting taller, I’m gonna try that. Something else I do that is great for soothing the nervous system (especially when flooded with cortisol) is to hum. It helps me to sleep! I’m so bad at hydrating myself!
Thank you so much for your lovely words. I am definitely enjoying this new phase of life! 🥰 Let me know how it goes for you and if you notice any shifts or subtle changes after incorporating it into your day to day. Great tip about the humming! I have heard lots of benefits in just humming when overwhelmed/stressed to calm down.
Congratulations mama! She's so beautiful! Talking about being aware of your body and checking in I always notice when my hips and glutes are tight. I breathe in and focus on relaxing those muscles and suddenly my back feels better. My muscles are tense trying to hold myself up when it should be in balance.
Thank you so much 🥰 I do a lot of stretching, yoga, and mindful breathing... but breathing right into the tight area and focusing on relaxing is a tip I definitely need to try, thanks for sharing!
The answer doesn't always have to be "hard"... sometimes we bypass what seems completely obvious because we believe it "can't be that easy"... but sometimes things CAN be that easy, and we're just standing in our own way (I have been guilty of that.)
I love the idea of self care. A new mom especially needs it! Thanks for channeling your inspiration our way. All of these reminders are helpful to evaluate where we are and where we want to be regarding self care.
You are so welcome! Caring for another human is such a blessing, and also exhausting. We need to do what we can to support ourselves during a time that they are so dependant on us for everything 🥰
@@MiaDanielle it’s truly amazing the stamp you impress upon your little one that stays there for life. Keep being great mom, don’t stress about things that make you tired, you won’t remember those when your little one is celebrating 19th bday like mine just did. Sweet sweet tears of happiness.
Really lovely video. I think we all need to be reminded to take care of ourselves sometimes. I used to have dry lips too and I found that some of the chapsticks actually seemed to be making them worse. I ended up just using my normal face moisturiser on them and it worked a lot better for me. :)
Imagine a golden thread from the crown of your head. Feel yourself gently lift upwards as you inhale. Exhale and gently release your shoulders. The more improved your posture, the more space you are creating for your breath. Remember, whenever you feel stressed your breath is with you to bring you back into the present moment. A few moments are all you need to reset and show yourself love ❤
Thanks for sharing 🥰 I've heard a few versions of this now, the pole, the string-up, and now the golden thread! Whatever unique name we claim, it's a GREAT practice.
Something my therapist told me which can be helpful to some - box breathing or any type of breathing where you hold your breath will naturally wake you up. So if you're winding down before bed, try mindfully breathing as you would while sleeping, just breathing in and out slowly
Absolutely! There are so many different breath work options... some for winding down, some for waking up, some for calming the nervous system... endless options!
@@MiaDanielle I especially liked the posture one. Never heard it described as having a string. Hoping it helps me not slouch as much. The breathing exercises sound great. For stress relief.
Sleep respect! That was a good one. Yes, when I had my first baby it was so easy, because we slept whenever we liked and I thought the baby time was so easy but with another child it got harder 😅 Now they are 5,5 and 9 years older and finally I feel like the sleep is better again, it goes up and down but I really see the difference, and naps should be more normalized!
Thanks for sharing! Haha yes the sleeping definitely goes in cycles. Before Chloe came along, my 2 teenagers could get themselves to bed and my sleeping was on a great schedule. Now, just like you shared, I sleep on a totally unique schedule... whenever we like 💕
I think I would have to do the opposite of the string up thing as I am super uptight most of the time. 😅😅 It’s like resting bitch face (also I can have that at times as well lol). Long story short I did a little thing where I found out my energy type. (4 types). My type will sit all proper without thinking about it. It has its drawbacks of course Bcuz truly relaxing can be difficult. Like I’m sitting here watching this vid with my back arched. Lol. Not related but I tried the rosehip oil. I really love it. I now put a few drops in my soaking bath and I really love how it doesn’t make the tub all gross (to where I have to scrub it all the time as with other oils I’ve tried) and I can still get the moisture I need and I don’t feel just “coated” in grease either. I just feel soft when I’m all done. 😬
Hello! Really helpful tips, thank you! ❤ I think it’s funny though that hydrating is so important for you. I drink a lot of water too, but I never use any cream on my face, lips, hands oder body and I get compliments for my skin (I‘m 45). It is never dry or even itchy. So, I guess everyone is different. Or maybe skin gets used to getting „fed“? 😅
So amazing that just water does the trick for your skin! I drink tons of water during the day too... Harsh weather + changing hormones can definitely impact the skin.
She said oxytocin is important in labor and bonding with baby, the love hormone, but is not only important in pregnancy and in delivering people. Oxytocin, the love hormone, has to do with bonding, touch, the feeling of love with others, including babies, pets, and others in our life. She is not erasing women. She is saying it is important to everyone, and always, and not just when you are having and delivering and raising babies. Not just when you are "delivering people".
How rude of you to minimize her statements of truth that helped her. Erasing women? Please. Try watching the video with gratitude instead of judgement.
You can't be serious she's a RUclipsr what would you do in her shoes? say something different? And how do you know she's alluding to gay people ? I think you should be ashamed of yourself if you were a real Christian you wouldn't be judging her because you would understand that's not what she said the devil has you thinking all crazy.
If you really think about it, using the word woman/mother exclusivly when it comes to pregnancy and delivery dehumanizes women down to solely their reproductive parts. It also discounts mothers who use surrogacy to create their family. As if they aren't really mothers if they didn't physically deliver that baby. Using inclusive terms does not harm you. Not using them does harm others.
@@CmdrBittles it really doesn’t. Humans are divided according to their reproductive parts which, in a woman’s case, provides a unique capability to birth children. She called herself a mom, she stated that her baby is a daughter. Are you now expecting us to believe she and her daughter have different reproductive parts than what a female would have??
@@CmdrBittles Your generation is proving to be the most silly ever produced. If China makes a move they aren’t going to give one rats butt about your fragility over inclusive language.
My husband always gives me cat calendars for Christmas. Cats on the wall make me feel good.
LOVED this video. I do not have the money for a spa weekend. But I did splurge about $15 on a deliciously scented orange vanilla lotion. And every time my elbows are dry or my feet are sore or I just need a pick me up, rubbing that lotion into my skin makes me feel so good. It really is the little things that bring you joy.
THANKS! It sounds like you took an idea that didn't quite work for you and transformed it into something that DID work for you... which is the best thing you can do.
Small things, and a good mindset toward enjoying the small things, go a long way. Enjoy yourself 🥰
The string up is perfect. People don’t know how to “stand up straight” because they don’t really have the body awareness to get it right. I tell my patients to pretend there’s a pole running from between your feet, up through the core of your body/spine and straight out the center of the top of their head to the ceiling, and just picture elongating your body up along that pole towards the ceiling. They can visualize that elongation better than they can get individual movements right.
That's a really great tip too!
I love hearing that LeBron James prioritizes his sleep! I’m always hearing the advice that successful people don’t sleep and every time I hear that I cringe because deep down I believe it’s possibly to achieve big things without sacrificing prioritizing sleep or my self-care. Thanks for sharing!
Everyone who thinks they're too busy for self care needs to watch this! Thank you!
It's often those that are the busiest who need it the most!
This is so lovely, especially the oxytocin part ^___^ Thank you so much. Your warm aura just brightens up my day. Have a great week!
Thank you! You too!🤗
Congratulations on your baby and even more so on focusing on taking care of yourself during this blissful yet chaotic time.
Thank you so much Karen 🥰 we are definitely enjoying this beautiful + chaotic time!
That baby is gorgeous!! Congratulations!
Really enjoyed this video. Subscribed.
Thank you so much! 🥰
Great video content! I must say you look so happy and content! New motherhood works for you! I like your tip about sitting taller, I’m gonna try that. Something else I do that is great for soothing the nervous system (especially when flooded with cortisol) is to hum. It helps me to sleep! I’m so bad at hydrating myself!
Thank you so much for your lovely words. I am definitely enjoying this new phase of life! 🥰 Let me know how it goes for you and if you notice any shifts or subtle changes after incorporating it into your day to day.
Great tip about the humming! I have heard lots of benefits in just humming when overwhelmed/stressed to calm down.
Congratulations mama! She's so beautiful!
Talking about being aware of your body and checking in I always notice when my hips and glutes are tight. I breathe in and focus on relaxing those muscles and suddenly my back feels better. My muscles are tense trying to hold myself up when it should be in balance.
Thank you so much 🥰 I do a lot of stretching, yoga, and mindful breathing... but breathing right into the tight area and focusing on relaxing is a tip I definitely need to try, thanks for sharing!
Congratulations on the new addition to your life! Thanks for sharing these self-care habits and all the research you put into them! Beautiful video!
Thanks so much Mandy 🥰 I'm glad to hear that you found a value in them!
Thanks for all these tips, they seem so obvious and yet I know I'm not paying enough attention to them :)
The answer doesn't always have to be "hard"... sometimes we bypass what seems completely obvious because we believe it "can't be that easy"... but sometimes things CAN be that easy, and we're just standing in our own way (I have been guilty of that.)
Congratulations on the birth of your baby!!!!! These tips are very helpful!
I'm so glad you found them helpful!! Which habits stood out as ones that might fit in easily in your day-to-day?
@@MiaDanielle I think the posture change is very simple but such a good tool to implement and like you said, carries on to other positive benefits.
When we take care of our bodies, they take care of us
YES 🙌
I love the idea of self care. A new mom especially needs it! Thanks for channeling your inspiration our way. All of these reminders are helpful to evaluate where we are and where we want to be regarding self care.
You are so welcome! Caring for another human is such a blessing, and also exhausting. We need to do what we can to support ourselves during a time that they are so dependant on us for everything 🥰
@@MiaDanielle it’s truly amazing the stamp you impress upon your little one that stays there for life. Keep being great mom, don’t stress about things that make you tired, you won’t remember those when your little one is celebrating 19th bday like mine just did. Sweet sweet tears of happiness.
Really lovely video. I think we all need to be reminded to take care of ourselves sometimes. I used to have dry lips too and I found that some of the chapsticks actually seemed to be making them worse. I ended up just using my normal face moisturiser on them and it worked a lot better for me. :)
Great tips. I have never heard of the extended exhale breathing and I look forward to trying that.
It's so good! Let me know when you do it, and how you found it!
Great video. I agree we do need to prioritize daily self care for our wellness. You look amazing and your daughter is beautiful.
Thank you so much for your kindness Debbie! 🤗
Thank you for this video! ☺️ and your baby is so cute! 🤩
Thanks Malin!! I appreciate the kind sentiments! ❤️
Thank you!
Imagine a golden thread from the crown of your head. Feel yourself gently lift upwards as you inhale. Exhale and gently release your shoulders. The more improved your posture, the more space you are creating for your breath.
Remember, whenever you feel stressed your breath is with you to bring you back into the present moment. A few moments are all you need to reset and show yourself love ❤
Thanks for sharing 🥰 I've heard a few versions of this now, the pole, the string-up, and now the golden thread! Whatever unique name we claim, it's a GREAT practice.
Idk why but golden thread elevated this for me, very cool
Congratulations! Chloe is soooooo beautiful!!!🙏😘👶
Thank you so much, we are enjoying so much quality time together 😀
Great video! Thanks! Your baby is beautiful and you look awesome! Kudos!!
Thank you so much! 🥰
Omg, what a gorgeous baby!!!
Thank you so much 🥰
Thanks so much for uploading!!
Great tips! You remind me of Julia Stiles.
What a gorgeous baby!!
These are such great ,every day tips !
Very doable .
Your baby is beautiful ❤️ congratulations!
Thanks so much! 😊 I'm glad you found a lot of value in the tips + tricks. Which ones are you starting with?
Something my therapist told me which can be helpful to some - box breathing or any type of breathing where you hold your breath will naturally wake you up. So if you're winding down before bed, try mindfully breathing as you would while sleeping, just breathing in and out slowly
Absolutely! There are so many different breath work options... some for winding down, some for waking up, some for calming the nervous system... endless options!
Those are good tips. I'll start doing a few. Thanks!
Great 🙌 which habits will you be starting with first?
@@MiaDanielle I especially liked the posture one. Never heard it described as having a string. Hoping it helps me not slouch as much. The breathing exercises sound great. For stress relief.
Congratulazioni for your little girl ❤🥰
Thank you Manuela, life is so different in the best possible way with a newborn around 🥰
so happy to see new baby ! thanks for sharing.
My pleasure! This was the perfect video for her to have a guest role 🥰
Loved all of this! Thank you Mia.
Glad you enjoyed it, you're welcome!
Chloe 😍 Congratulations! I just found your channel and am loving your vids so far xxx
Aww, thank you so much 🥰 we certainly are loving the joy she brings to our lives.
Great advice thank
you so Much 😊
You're welcome Victoria! Which habits stood out to you?
@@MiaDanielle i would Say breathing, I am going to do It, I am a teacher and work in a stressful environment
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Thank you.
You are absolutely gorgeous and so is Chloe 🌺
Thank you for your sweet words Susan 🥰
Excellent video! Thank you!
Glad you liked it Robin!
nice realistic self care actions, thank you!
My pleasure Nina! Are some of these newer for you? Did any tiny habits inspire you to take action?
1 - posture
2 - deep slow breathing
3 - sleep
4 - oxytocin (love hormone)
5 - hydrate
Brilliant Mia! The string habit and breathing techniques are especially useful right now. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. I really love the sleep priority and hydration self-care habits. Also, baby Chloe is so adorable ❤
Thank you William! Chloe + I both appreciate it 🥰 Are you incorporating any of these tips already?
Excellent tips.
Thanks Mary! Which one was your favorite?
Great video!! I already feel better ❤
Ah, that's so amazing to hear Sage 🥰 glad that you enjoyed the video and you're already feeling better.
I'm thoroughly captivated by this. I recently found something similar, and it was life-changing. "Better Sleep Better Life" by William Brook
Thank you, I needed that. :-)
Glad it was helpful!
Sleep respect! That was a good one. Yes, when I had my first baby it was so easy, because we slept whenever we liked and I thought the baby time was so easy but with another child it got harder 😅 Now they are 5,5 and 9 years older and finally I feel like the sleep is better again, it goes up and down but I really see the difference, and naps should be more normalized!
Thanks for sharing! Haha yes the sleeping definitely goes in cycles. Before Chloe came along, my 2 teenagers could get themselves to bed and my sleeping was on a great schedule. Now, just like you shared, I sleep on a totally unique schedule... whenever we like 💕
I think I would have to do the opposite of the string up thing as I am super uptight most of the time. 😅😅 It’s like resting bitch face (also I can have that at times as well lol). Long story short I did a little thing where I found out my energy type. (4 types). My type will sit all proper without thinking about it. It has its drawbacks of course Bcuz truly relaxing can be difficult. Like I’m sitting here watching this vid with my back arched. Lol.
Not related but I tried the rosehip oil. I really love it. I now put a few drops in my soaking bath and I really love how it doesn’t make the tub all gross (to where I have to scrub it all the time as with other oils I’ve tried) and I can still get the moisture I need and I don’t feel just “coated” in grease either. I just feel soft when I’m all done. 😬
Hello! Really helpful tips, thank you! ❤ I think it’s funny though that hydrating is so important for you. I drink a lot of water too, but I never use any cream on my face, lips, hands oder body and I get compliments for my skin (I‘m 45). It is never dry or even itchy. So, I guess everyone is different. Or maybe skin gets used to getting „fed“? 😅
So amazing that just water does the trick for your skin! I drink tons of water during the day too... Harsh weather + changing hormones can definitely impact the skin.
I wish I could do books in baths, but I ALWAYS get them wet - either my hands or splashes. Horrible!
You're not the only one. A great alternative is finding, or making a super cozy spot in your home for reading.
You're so right 😂 sometimes the water just can't seem to help itself...
Don't forget to hydrate your plants while you're at it! They'll thank you.
I dont know if anyone's brought it up to you...but we could call you Mama Mia, just a thought lol
Hahaha, that you could, didn't even think about that 😂
Delivering people? Don’t erase women.
She said oxytocin is important in labor and bonding with baby, the love hormone, but is not only important in pregnancy and in delivering people.
Oxytocin, the love hormone, has to do with bonding, touch, the feeling of love with others, including babies, pets, and others in our life.
She is not erasing women. She is saying it is important to everyone, and always, and not just when you are having and delivering and raising babies. Not just when you are "delivering people".
How rude of you to minimize her statements of truth that helped her. Erasing women? Please. Try watching the video with gratitude instead of judgement.
Dude, such a negative attitude for such a helpful/happy video.
You can't be serious she's a RUclipsr what would you do in her shoes? say something different? And how do you know she's alluding to gay people ? I think you should be ashamed of yourself if you were a real Christian you wouldn't be judging her because you would understand that's not what she said the devil has you thinking all crazy.
Ya lost me at “pregnant and delivering people”
If you really think about it, using the word woman/mother exclusivly when it comes to pregnancy and delivery dehumanizes women down to solely their reproductive parts. It also discounts mothers who use surrogacy to create their family. As if they aren't really mothers if they didn't physically deliver that baby. Using inclusive terms does not harm you. Not using them does harm others.
@@CmdrBittles it really doesn’t. Humans are divided according to their reproductive parts which, in a woman’s case, provides a unique capability to birth children. She called herself a mom, she stated that her baby is a daughter. Are you now expecting us to believe she and her daughter have different reproductive parts than what a female would have??
@@CmdrBittles Your generation is proving to be the most silly ever produced. If China makes a move they aren’t going to give one rats butt about your fragility over inclusive language.
@@katl6320 I'd tell you to look up intersex stats, but given that drivel you dumped I don't think you could process the info ☹️
@@rachelburns1659 none of my comments had anything to do with hermaphrodites. good try though...
What a gorgeous baby!!