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As you read this blog, you’re probably overwhelmed and stressed yourself. So what do you do when you’re in that situation? Here are a few ideas:
Scream in a pillow in your bedroom (I mean it. Try it and see if it doesn’t help!)
Cry
Call your mother/friend
Eat Chocolate
Dance, go for a walk, jog, exercise, just MOVE
Read a book and ignore everything
Lower your standards (It’s better than abusing yourself or children)
Dovetail your “To Do List” where possible
Endure and know that “this, too, shall pass”
Be grateful because at least you are alive and active
Forget being perfect. It doesn’t exist.
Stop comparing yourself with others
Remember to enjoy the journey. This is part of the journey.
What do you do when you're overwhelmed and stressed?
I go out by myself after the kids are in bed. Sometimes I just read in the Sonic parking lot with a slush in my hand; other times I go shopping. Just something by myself.
ReplyDeleteI play computer games and eat tootsie rolls. Or take a nap, that's another good one :)
ReplyDeletePRAY! That should be the first thing to do. Then, in the meantime...
ReplyDeleteI haven't found a solution yet, but I will try some of yours. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI always call my husband and vent off some steam. He helps me find my bearings & it calms me. It's always a quick phone call (he's rotating at hospitals for med school), but it always helps.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your suggestions - these are great for sanity-up-keep when you're NOT super-stressed, too. I should print this list for quick reference. ;)