In the quiet hum between meals,
the soft rustle of laundry folding,
the gentle lull of a sleepy child’s breath—
there is a space waiting just for you.
A soft space.
A small pocket of time that is yours alone.
We live in the rhythms of giving—
tending to needs, wiping tears,
planning, loving, and holding steady.
And yet, in the folds of these busy days,
some moments quietly whisper—
“Breathe. Remember you.”
Finding time for me
doesn’t have to be grand or carved out on a calendar.
It lives in the everyday—
in the gentle ritual of morning coffee,
the softness of a favorite book in your hands,
a few minutes spent breathing deeply by the window,
or simply the calm pause before the next step.
they are not selfish.
They are sacred.
Because when you fill your cup,
even a little,
the love you pour out flows fuller,
brighter,
stronger.
Finding Your Soft Spaces: More Ways to Care for You in the Hustle
Motherhood doesn’t pause—but that doesn’t mean your needs have to wait either. Here are gentle, realistic ways to find your soft spaces, no matter how busy the day feels.
Micro-Moments:
❀ Tiny pauses that fit into the cracks
❀ Close your eyes and breathe deeply for 5 slow counts while waiting for the kettle to boil or a webpage to load.
❀ Run a hand over your favorite fabric—your child’s blanket, your sweater—and connect to a comforting texture.
❀ Say a loving affirmation silently to yourself (“I am enough,” “I am seen,” “I am here”).
❀ Take 3 steps outside—feel the air on your face, the sun on your skin, even if just for a minute.
Intentional Mini-Rituals:
❀ Short practices you can build into the day
❀ Create a 10-minute ‘morning pause’ ritual—journal a few lines, light a candle, or sip tea in silence before the day begins.
❀ Use your phone’s timer for a gentle meditation or guided breathing exercise while your toddler naps or plays nearby.
❀ Turn a routine chore into a moment of mindfulness—listen deeply to music or an audiobook as you fold laundry or wash dishes.
Gentle Boundaries & Support:
❀ How to ask for help so you can recharge
❀ Partner with your spouse or family to swap “me-time” blocks—30 minutes to an hour for each of you weekly.
❀ Be honest with your community about needing a break—sometimes a friend or family member can watch the kids for a little while.
❀ Set small boundaries around social media or screens to reduce overwhelm and create mental space.
Longer Soft Spaces:
❀ When you can claim a bigger moment
❀ Schedule a regular weekly “soft hour”—read, paint, take a bath, walk outside, or simply rest. Treat it like an important appointment.
❀ Find a local mom’s group or wellness class that nurtures you—yoga, meditation, or a creative workshop.
❀ Write a letter to yourself, reminding you of your worth, your dreams, and your needs. Keep it as a love note to revisit.
Why More Options Matter
❀ Motherhood is never one-size-fits-all, and your self-care shouldn’t be either.
❀ Having a variety of soft spaces—from tiny moments to longer rituals—allows you to meet yourself where you are, season by season.
❀ You deserve softness, care, and space. Not someday, but today.
❀ May you find your soft spaces and fill them gently with love, for yourself and the life you’re creating.
