Prioritizing You: National Women’s Health Week

Prioritizing You: A Self-Care Guide for Moms During National Women’s Health Week

National Women’s Health Week, celebrated each May, is a powerful reminder of the importance of women’s health at every stage of life. For moms especially—who often put their families’ needs ahead of their own—this week is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and reinvest in their own well-being so that they can be at their best for their families.

This year the highlight is on three important areas of women's health:

• Menopause
• Mental health
• Cancer

By focusing on these three important areas, women can take meaningful steps to understand and prioritize their health— both now and in the future.

The Truth About Mom Life

Being a mother is one of the most demanding and rewarding roles a person can take on. With the constant caregiving, multitasking, and the emotional labor of family life, it’s easy for self-care to fall to the bottom of the to-do list. Over time, neglecting personal health and well-being can lead to burnout, fatigue, and even chronic health issues. To be the best for our families, it is so important to prioritize self-care and women’s health! 

Why Self-Care Is Essential—Not Selfish

Self-care isn’t about luxury. It’s about the basics of good health: nourishing your body, nurturing your mind, and making space for joy. When moms take time to care for themselves, they’re not only improving their own quality of life—they’re modeling healthy habits for their children and strengthening the entire family unit. 

Self-Care Tips for Moms During Women’s Health Week (and Beyond)

1. 1. Schedule Your Health Screenings
      Regular checkups, pap smears, mammograms, and other preventive screenings can catch health issues early. Take this week as a nudge to book any appointments you may have put off.
   2. Prioritize Sleep
      Lack of sleep affects everything from your mood to your immune system. Try to create a wind-down routine at night, even if it’s just 15 minutes to unplug and relax.
   3. Move Your Body, Your Way
      Whether it’s a 10-minute walk, a dance party with your kids, or a yoga class, movement helps release stress and boost energy.
   4. Reconnect With Yourself
      Keeping a daily journal highlighting gratitude, meditating, or even just enjoying a quiet cup of tea or coffee can help you tune into your needs and recharge emotionally.
   5. Ask for Help
      Moms often feel pressure to “do it all,” but asking for support from a partner, family, or friends is a sign of strength—not weakness. 
   6. Read Inspirational Women’s Stories:

• • • The Lion’s Whisker: Leeya can’t seem to connect with her new stepson..could a lion’s whisker help?
    • The Tiger’s Whisker: To cure her war-changed husband, a young wife must pluck a whisker from a live tiger.
    • Pocahontas and John Smith: Pocahontas throws herself upon the bent head of John Smith, saving his life, and ushering a time of peace between her tribe and the settlers.
    • Swapping Places: A farmer and his wife swap places for a day, and he finds her work is not as easy as he thought.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Celebrating You

National Women’s Health Week is not just a public health campaign—it’s a personal invitation to care deeply for yourself. Whether you’re a new mom navigating sleepless nights or a seasoned parent juggling teens and work, your health and wellness matters. This week, commit to one new habit or health check. You deserve it.

Because when moms thrive, families flourish.