Taking Control
With God’s guidance of course.
Okay so honestly I’m just in this place where I just feel like I want to improve my being. Less time on the net and more time pouring in me and my little family. In this season I feel like God is really trying to do some work on me but I’m being distracted so off the net… again. There are some things I have been wanting to improve on and I thought I’d share. This is not only for myself but for a mommy who is trying to take control over their life again.
Morning Routine
I don’t currently have a set mommy morning routine. It has always been about the girls and their morning needs. I want to change that for myself. If I wake up a bit earlier, I’ll be able to get some stuff for myself before falling into mommy mode. I mentioned in ‘Darling Digest — I Don’t Want To Lose Myself’ that my skincare routine is nonexistent. I really want to change that. Prioritizing my skin health will give me a boost every morning because it had before. I’ve been thinking about investing into the Merit skincare line.
Another part of my morning routine I want to add on is actually getting ready. Instead of walking around day to day looking a hot mess, I want to start doing my hair and getting dressed. Which now means I have to invest in some lounge wear that will add some confidence to myself.
Along with all the external stuff, I have to start reading the Word more. I need to get fed on the Daily Bread. This will for sure lighten my days and give me a better perspective daily.
Health & Wellness
After quitting my post-natal pills, I stopped taking vitamins on a whole. I know this plays a part in my health because I have been feeling so gross on the inside. I want to start doing some at home workouts and start a diet. Even though I cook at home, I want to challenge myself to eat healthier. Feeling good on the inside will definitely help me feel better about myself on the outside too.
Hair, Nails, Feet… Clock It…
Absolutely have to get back into this aspect of self care. I spoke more about it in that blog post. I’ll link it for you to read. Starting today, August 1, 2025 I will be investing into myself more. Something as little as oiling my cuticles is so necessary for me. Even though I’m not too big on makeup anymore, I’m going to be exploring brands like Merit Beauty for the simple everyday makeup items. I want to stick to one brand and fewer things. No overconsumption.
Having the products to keep up with putting myself together will be a huge motivation to actually want to get myself together daily. I want to even translate that to drop off and pick up when school starts. I’ve always said how you present yourself matters especially at your child’s school. I’m so excited to tap into this vibe.
See It, Like It, Get It.
I enjoy collecting purses. I used to feel guilty or convicted when I would buy a new purse and that was because I was idolizing them. The Lord has been revealing to me that it is okay to love something but not make them a god. I realized that some people collect cars, jewelry, fine chinas but my interests are bags. Jon has been encouraging me now that God dealt with me to now add to my collection when it makes the most sense. Since we’re always investing in the children, it is okay for us to invest in things we enjoy too. That’s one way to stay connected to who you are.
Hobbies.
Taking time to create this blog and share daily and weekly have been so freeing. Having a space where I can just express freely and creatively has helped ease my mental state daily, especially when Jon is at work. As of right now, writing has been the hobby that I enjoy the most. I’ll produce blog posts everyday and still have more to talk about so I am embracing this new found joy. I hope you are too.
These are just a few of the things I think will help me feel like me again. Taking control and not losing myself in motherhood is a process that I am willing to engage in.