How do I cultivate a soft, peaceful life…but as a single mother? I used to meditate and do yoga but as my (1yr old) son’s getting older, I’m becoming more and more exhausted and less interested/excited in my usual hobbies. Please advise🙇🏽♀️
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Start small. Journal, maybe use guided meditation before bed. If you can use babes bedtime as a way to do something small and grounding for yourself. These early years are hard! And sometimes we have to sneak moments. But it will be easier with time and when little one becomes interested in either doing the things with you, or even just their own independence

If you can having a hot drink alone either AM or when baby naps? A mindful drink.
Something I do (also a single mum) is take my son on a monthly date. It’s an intentional time and whilst it’s for both of us, it makes me feel like im prioritising my softness by showing us both what we are deserving of!
I also light some incense or smudge when my son goes to sleep sometimes.
Mindful showers.
Music! I tend to have background music that makes me feel good during the day. Evenings i switch it up to more frequency based music.
I think it’s all about what intention you have going in to an activity.
Aww that sounds lovely, I’ll try that.