Live better every day.

Spending their youth caring for their families, women sometimes forget to love themselves. They take sacrifice for granted, silently setting aside personal needs amidst the endless demands of work. Only when their health deteriorates or a crisis strikes do many suddenly realize this. That's when they understand that changing habits and learning to listen to themselves is the key to finding balance and living more fully each day.

Maintaining healthy habits and participating in physical and cultural activities is one way for women to live happier and healthier lives every day (Illustrative image).

There was a time when Ms. Kim Ngoc (from Tan An ward) was caught in a whirlwind of busyness. Besides her administrative job at a private company, she almost entirely took care of household chores, looking after both sets of parents, children, cooking, and more. The hectic pace of life from morning till night caused her to neglect herself. She refused invitations to go for coffee or shopping with colleagues, fearing it would waste her time. The prolonged stress led to insomnia and irritability. Only when she fainted and collapsed in the kitchen, seeing her husband and children panicking, did she realize she couldn't continue to "take on so much." From then on, she began to let go, sharing household chores with family members. Every morning, she took time for a walk; in the evening, she put down her phone earlier to go to bed on time. After a few months, she slept better, felt more relaxed, and the family atmosphere became happier. Ms. Ngoc concluded that when you are healthy and happy, your home is truly peaceful.

While Ms. Ngoc changed after a period of exhaustion, Ms. Hoang Oanh (in Ninh Kieu ward) had an awakening from a question her child asked. For over five years selling online, she was caught up in the cycle of earning money, her phone almost never leaving her side. Staying up until 1 or 2 AM to finalize orders and reconcile goods for extended periods left her exhausted, with neck and shoulder pain, hair loss, and dull skin… When her husband offered advice, she snapped; when her child spoke, she only responded briefly because her eyes were glued to the phone screen. Once, her son asked: “Mom, is the phone more important than me?” That innocent question made her think all night. After that, Ms. Oanh re-established her routine, clearly defining her working hours and not answering customers after 9 PM. Instead of staying up late, she woke up early to exercise and ate a regular breakfast. Initially, she worried about a decrease in income, but in reality, her work became more efficient because her mind was clearer. Now, she knows how to take care of herself, starting with small things like getting enough sleep, maintaining her health, and tidying up her appearance. For her, women cannot "keep the flame" of the family alive if they are always tired and irritable.

The story of Ms. Tuyet Trinh (from Cai Rang ward) is a journey of self-discovery after years of being confined to housework. Her husband worked far away, leaving her with everything from childcare and transportation to cooking and cleaning. This endless cycle of chores made her increasingly withdrawn, hesitant to socialize, shy in crowded places, and gradually lose her youthful appearance. Often, looking in the mirror, she saw a haggard woman with a lifeless face. Coincidentally, a friend invited her to a yoga class near her home, and she accepted. At the class, she not only exercised but also found solace from other women in similar situations. Gradually, she paid more attention to her sleep, diet, and learned to manage her time. On weekends, she proactively asked her husband for help with housework so she could go get her hair done, shop, or meet friends. The change wasn't dramatic, but everyone who met her noticed she was brighter, more energetic, and more open than before.

For Ms. Nhu Y (in An Binh ward), the journey to a better life began after a long period of isolation. After her marriage broke down, she single-handedly raised her daughter, who was in secondary school. During the day, she worked at a garment factory, and in the evenings, she mended clothes to earn extra income. She lived quietly, like a shadow, devoting all her energy to her daughter. Once, her daughter used her savings to buy her a small hair clip and said, "Mom, you should dress up a bit, you look so pretty when you smile." That statement choked her up. From then on, she began to change little by little: taking fewer night shifts, attending exercise classes at the ward's cultural center on weekends, and learning to open up to others in similar situations. She went to bed earlier, ate more regularly, and occasionally had breakfast with her daughter. Because she suddenly understood that living a decent, happy life was also a way to be a support for her daughter.

Four stories, four different circumstances, but they all share one common point: when a woman learns to listen to herself, her life begins to change for the better. Living better doesn't necessarily mean something grand; sometimes it's simply about resting at the right time, eating a balanced diet, exercising more, and taking on less. The more a woman takes care of herself, maintains her health, and balances her life, the stronger the foundation her family has for lasting happiness.

Text and photos: KIEN QUOC

Source: https://baocantho.com.vn/song-tot-hon-moi-ngay-a200776.html