"I really hate the phrase "self-care." It feels like it's become totally blown out of proportion, and is instead a whole new thing to overwhelm moms. It's not enough that we take care of everything and everyone; we now need to be taking care of ourselves in hyper-specific ways. Self-care through a social media lens is expensive and time-consuming - a lot of shopping days at Target with overpriced coffees in hand or long, luxurious girls' weekends with spa trips and themed outfits."
"Listen, I know we're all overworked and exhausted and constantly thinking about a million things, but I really do think we have more time on our hands than our '90s moms did. And if my mom could find time to carve out each week that was just for her, then so can I. And that's because '90s moms didn't worry so much about their kids watching TV or playing video games."
Self-care has become an expensive, time-consuming, and performative set of activities marketed through social media. Many moms feel pressured to schedule elaborate routines, expensive purchases, and curated getaways. A practical alternative is the '90s-mom approach: allow children uninterrupted TV or outdoor play and accept moments of boredom. That approach creates regular, achievable pockets of quiet without costly rituals. Moms can reclaim thirty minutes of alone time at home without guilt and without treating self-care as a grand, costly project. Small, consistent breaks provide breathing room and sustained resilience.
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