Stress anyone?
I know that no one reading this blog has stress. We all live in a world filled with butterflies and sunshine. Right? ….KIDDING! We have stress coming from us at all directions. In light of my lemons to lemonade post yesterday, I thought I would share this wonderful little thing I came across… Read each one- it is worth your time. I promise.
Something to think about...
Some of these are simply amazing and things I just scan over some of them when I get stressed. It is a vicious cycle…. Some are simple but I do believe that they are life changing. Here are some of my favorites!
- Strive for excellence, not perfection. –Ooo, burn. This is one I struggle with but truly need to take to heart.
- Throw a paper airplane- doing that tomorrow at school
for real. - Practice breathing slowly. WHY do I forget this?
- Avoid tight fitting clothes. Seems simple. I’ll do this.
- Take a bubble bath. I’ll do this one tonight! I’m making time for it.
And…
THE GIVEAWAY WINNER IS….
I decided to have my kiddos choose a random number. Nothing is more random than a nine year old boy choosing a number. So, the winner is…
Number 12! See it written on that white piece of paper. Next to the car pencil sharpener.... 
Amy- from Amy’s Nutrition by Nature! YAY, congrats Amy! E- mail me your address! I added a couple of extra things to the box yesterday- I think your little ones will enjoy it!
QUESTION: What was your favorite way listed to cope with stress?
I love this! I try to avoid stress by waking up a little early and getting to work on time (if not early). I love having the time to relax with my coffee in the morning rather than rushing. It throws my whole day off if I am late!
Those first 3 ways to cope with stress are definitely things i do! Maybe I need to do more of them since I’m still stressed haha.
Love this post! I’ve been thinking about writing something similar… it seems like a lot of people are really stressed out right now!
I am going to copy this and put it somewhere I can see it! I always forget the taking bubble baths TOTALLY helps. and the whole “Say NO more often.” Um, AMEN. I have GOT to start following this rule!
My favorite was “Prepare for the morning the night before.” And with that I am going to pack my lunch:)
I totally needed this today! I prepare for the morning the night before, and it makes a HUGE difference when I forget. I’d rather stay up an extra 15 minutes to get organized than to run around the next morning, wasting 30, getting out the door!
I need to take advantage of a bubble bath, and a good book…perhaps a glass of wine too
Good timing on your post! I am stressed to teh max right now! It will subside soon but I need to remeber these simple little things to relax.
Yay, Im so excited that I won your giveaway!! I will email you my info! Thank you.
One of my favorite ways to handle stress is to put all of that stress-energy into a workout. It really helps me calm down and focus.
I love one near the end “praise other people.” Kinda takes the focus off yourself.
That is an AWESOME list – I love all of them. Ive started waking up at 5.45 – which sounds totally crazy but has really helped. So does saying No.
Im also seriously considering doing the teaching thing, and wondered if there is any chance I could shoot you an email about it!?! xx
This is such a great list! Prepping the day before is quite helpful and also getting some stress out in a good workout always is fulfilling and helpful