What Taking Care of My Health Actually Looks Like Right Now- A Realistic Guide to Wellness for Moms
- tindallamanda
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
For a long time, I thought taking care of my health had to look a certain way.
It had to be structured. Disciplined. Noticeable. It had to come with plans, goals, trackers, and visible progress.
And if I couldn’t do it all—the workouts, the meal prep, the routines—then it felt like I wasn’t really doing anything at all.
But this season has taught me something quieter and far more sustainable:
Taking care of my health doesn’t have to be dramatic to be effective. It just has to be honest.
Right now, my approach to health isn’t aspirational. It’s practical. It’s flexible. And it’s rooted in listening instead of forcing.
This is what that looks like finding a road to wellness as a mom.
One Habit I’m Prioritizing
The habit I’m prioritizing right now is checking in with my body instead of overriding it. That might sound simple, but it’s been a shift.
Instead of pushing through exhaustion or ignoring tension and stress signals, I’m asking:
How am I actually feeling today?
What does my body need more of right now?
What would support me instead of drain me?
Some days that means movement. Some days it means rest. Some days it means eating more intentionally, and other days it means eating what’s available and moving on without guilt.
The consistency isn’t in the action — it’s in the awareness.
One Thing I’ve Stopped Forcing
I’ve stopped forcing myself into wellness routines that don’t fit my current life.
I’m no longer trying to:
Wake up earlier just to “be disciplined”
Follow plans that require constant upkeep
Treat missed days as failures
Letting go of forced routines has been one of the healthiest choices I’ve made. Health shouldn’t feel like punishment or pressure. If it does, it usually doesn’t last.
How I’m Supporting My Body Without Perfection
Right now, supporting my body looks like choosing what’s realistic over what’s ideal.
It looks like:
Drinking more water, not “perfect” amounts
Moving my body in ways that feel supportive, not exhausting
Eating in a way that fuels me
Building in margin so stress doesn’t constantly spill over
I’m learning that perfection isn’t what helps the body feel safe. Consistency and gentleness do.
What “Enough” Looks Like in This Season as a Mom
Enough, for me, looks like care that fits into my life instead of competing with it.
It looks like:
Choosing progress over performance
Letting health be ongoing instead of a short-term project
Trusting that small, steady choices matter
This season isn’t about transformation. It’s about sustainability. And that feels far healthier than chasing a version of myself that only exists on paper.
Taking care of your health doesn’t have to look impressive to be meaningful.
Sometimes it looks like slowing down. Sometimes it looks like simplifying. Sometimes it looks like saying, “This is enough for right now.”
And that’s not settling — that’s wisdom.
If you’re in a season where your health needs support, not pressure, you’re not behind. You’re listening. And that matters.
Practical Tools That Have Supported My Health Lately
I don’t believe tools fix anything on their own — but the right ones can support consistency, reduce friction, and make care easier to return to. These are a few that have genuinely helped me in this season.
Ladder
Ladder has been helpful because it removes decision fatigue. I don’t have to plan workouts or overthink nutrition — I just show up, follow the guidance, and move on with my day. That structure has allowed me to stay consistent without turning fitness into an all-or-nothing project.
Use this link to get a free 7 Day pass!
The Reset Journal
The Reset Journal has helped me start the year feeling mindfully refreshed instead of pressured. Rather than pushing for a “new version” of myself, it gave me space to pause, reflect, and reset mentally. That clarity has had a ripple effect on my physical health too — stress and overwhelm show up in the body whether we acknowledge them or not.
The Daily Mom Planner (Free)
Staying organized day to day has been a big part of supporting my health. This simple planner helps me hold my responsibilities without letting them spill into mental overload. When my days feel manageable, my body feels it too. Less chaos = less stress.
Staying connected to my faith has been just as important as physical habits. I’ve been using the Bible Chat app, and one feature I love is the lockscreen widget that updates with a new Bible verse every hour. It’s a small reminder throughout the day to pause, breathe, and re-center — and that kind of grounding matters more than we often realize.
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