How essential to self-esteem and confidence is exercise and good nutrition?
Exercise and proper nutrition have many benefits. Intrinsic rewards such as achievement, feeling strong and empowered, and having an emotional and physical break from the challenges of parenting, all help our confidence in ourselves and our abilities. But of course, the added benefits of getting into shape, feeling energetic, fitting into clothes you want to and wearing them proudly, do wonders for self-esteem. When you look great, you feel great, and exercise and good nutrition is without doubt the best beauty treatment available to all for a strong body, healthy skin and hair. The best-laid plans can so easily be hijacked. What essential piece of advice would you give to any mum about motivation? Don’t rely on it! Motivation is fleeting and too easily blamed for lack of commitment. Instead, rely on plans and action. Taking action motivates better than waiting to ‘feel like’ doing something, which may never happen to a busy, sleep-deprived mum. So make it easy – put your walking shoes
