Self-Care, Summer Shifts & Finding What Works

This week, Krista and Samantha dig into what self-care really looks like—especially as summer break kicks in, schedules get messy, and family health throws curveballs. It’s not a spa day fantasy or a list of things you “should” be doing. It’s about what’s actually possible in the middle of it all.

They talk about balancing priorities, redefining wellness, and why setting boundaries is as essential as packing sunscreen. From lighthouse parenting to the mental clutter that comes from consuming the wrong content, this episode is both a gentle nudge and a real-time reality check.

If you’ve ever felt guilty for taking five minutes to breathe or wondered why your version of self-care doesn’t look like anyone else’s—this one’s for you.

Takeaways & Merit Badges Earned:

🧴 Self-care should be flexible, not another chore.

😷 Family health stuff complicates everything—especially summer.

📉 Balance doesn’t mean doing it all, it means doing what matters most.

🧼 Self-care might look like skin care. Or a solo grocery trip. Or silence.

🗺️ Lighthouse parenting = guidance without micromanagement.

📱 What you consume shapes how you care for yourself—choose wisely.

📚 Reading isn’t just relaxing—it can be reflective and restorative.

⏳ It’s okay to not “do it all” this season.

🙅‍♀️ Guilt has no place in your self-care practice.

🔋 Recharging isn’t selfish—it’s strategic.

Feeling the summer shift? Us too.💌 Follow us on Instagram @MamaMeritBadge⭐️ If this one resonated, leave a review or share it with a friend who needs a reminder: you’re allowed to take care of yourself.