Anonymous
Post 01/19/2012 09:29     Subject: Small things that you have done for yourself to get your personal rhythm back?

zumba, losing pregnancy weight, buying new clothes after weight loss.
Anonymous
Post 01/19/2012 09:26     Subject: Re:Small things that you have done for yourself to get your personal rhythm back?

Working out and staying fit. Buying some nice underwear and bras after my second baby, even buying a "sexier" nursing bra - impractical yes but it helped!

Forcing myself to do things like go to the occasional work happy hour even I want to go home. I really lost my network when I became a mom and it's important to connect to people outside of work, family.

Splurging on things (not major splurges) like a handbag, just for me, occasionally.
Anonymous
Post 01/19/2012 08:48     Subject: Re:Small things that you have done for yourself to get your personal rhythm back?

Going out more

Having more sex even if initially I didn't feel like it

Regular pampering - manis, pedis, etc.
Anonymous
Post 01/19/2012 08:47     Subject: Re:Small things that you have done for yourself to get your personal rhythm back?

Working out (when possible -- had to actually sign up for classes so I would be committed and wouldn't back out) and actually finding time to get my hair cut / colored on a regular(ish) basis. Amazing what those two things will do for your self-esteem!
Anonymous
Post 01/19/2012 08:14     Subject: Small things that you have done for yourself to get your personal rhythm back?

Getting my body back was a big boost for me bc I felt like my old self again. Having all the mommy weight really took a toll on me and I felt frumpy as a result.

I also make time for my family and friends a couple of times a week and get out of the house.