Mothers’ reluctance to focus on self care is understandable. It’s probably way down on your list of priorities. After all, who wants to get their teeth drilled? You’d much rather finish a spreadsheet or fold laundry than get a pap smear or a mammogram! And who wants to spend money on a babysitter so you can go get prodded and poked, or sit and talk to a therapist while the minutes tick away—minutes when you could be productively doing something else… something that counts?

Frankly, when you’re young, there’s just not that much upkeep. Then the babies come, and it seems as if you’re at the OBGYN’s office every other day. During those child-bearing years, you know exactly what your blood pressure is or whether your nutrition is adequate, not to mention there are scores of professionals at hand to help you in a heartbeat if you’re having concerns of any sort. Whether or not it’s a hassle, you do it all, for the health of your baby.
And then… the years go by… and you begin noticing small things. Maybe you get tired more easily or don’t heal as quickly. Friends and family suffer illnesses and suddenly you seem to know ten women with breast cancer. Pre-menopause hits; you start dealing with aging parents; you stop feeling invincible. But aging doesn’t have to be misery and gloom.
Every woman can age gracefully and live a long, energetic life as long as she remembers to treat herself with care and respect. Since no one else is looking out for us the way we look out for our children, we have to step up to the plate and look after ourselves. Simply put: it’s our responsibility!

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