Izzy Judd may just be the most relatable mum on the Internet. We are continually impressed by her openness about her struggles to conceive and with her mental health.
Yesterday the 33-year-old shared a post on Instagram about a subject that all mums could focus on more: self-care.
The picture shows Izzy holding her three-month-old son Kit, and in the caption, she describes the difficulty she has taking care of herself when she has so many others to take care of as well.
“When I was going through the many lonely and isolating days during our fertility struggles I discovered that I needed to learn how to put myself first,” the mum said.
“I practised mindfulness twice a day every day, I enjoyed yoga, long peaceful walks surrounded by nature and ate like a goddess!” the mum-of-two said, “I carried around a heavy cloud but somehow felt in control, proactive and most importantly mentally and physically healthy.”
The wife of McFly drummer Harry Judd described how she thought all of her worries would dissipate when she had children, but she knows now that ‘being a mum brings a whole new set of challenges and a new chapter in your life to learn from’.
“Kit is now three months old and Lola is nearly two and I’m wondering why I have stopped looking after myself,” she confessed, “Why don’t I practice mindfulness anymore and why do I carry around guilt for finding being a mum so overwhelming?”
Izzy revealed that she finds her time on social media also gets in the way of practising mindfulness during the few moments she has to herself during the day. We know how hard that can be!
The mum has resolved to cut back on social media, not just for herself, but to set a good example for her young children.
She said, “Bringing your mind back to the present moment is so powerful and something I really want to teach Lola & Kit. Breathing and finding your inner calm makes all the difference.”
Do you practice self-care and mindfulness? What tricks do you have to make time for yourself?