Post updated September 12, 2018 Overwhelm has been defined as “too much emotional going on,” and that’s certainly how it feels for an overwhelmed mom. I ought to know, because I’ve lived it far too often. As moms we have plenty going on, but pile on the emotional …
It’s been said that you wake up in the morning with a certain amount of emotional energy to spend during the day. It’s like a bank account from which you can make withdrawals and deposits. It makes sense to monitor your account balance, and to become aware of …
Trying to keep up with your online business when life gets busy is like herding cats. You keep wishing they’d cooperate and do what you say and stay in line. But cats have a mind of their own, and they’re not much interested in your agenda. Your life …
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Funny thing about our surroundings. When we see the same scenery day after day, we stop seeing it. And we ignore the effects of our surroundings on our selves. Think about the pile of newspapers on the end table–a quiet, unassuming pile of a few days’ worth of …
My son asked me about some upcoming dates so we could coordinate our calendars. After adding his events to my calendar, I was suddenly overcome by a sense of anxiety, feeling overwhelmed about the upcoming month. The number of responsibilities seemed staggering, and I felt almost paralyzed with …
Our master bathroom has a jacuzzi bathtub, one of those deep tubs with jets. Although I don’t use it often enough, it’s a great stress reliever and relaxer: just fill with warm water, turn on the jets and relax. Bonus points for candles and a bottle of water …
Overwhelm can be paralyzing. Swirling thoughts of all we have to do can cause us to stop in our tracks rather than get started doing! For instance, if one of our “to do’s” is to write a blog post and newsletter, we might keep putting it off until we have …
Even before your eyes open in the morning, what are your first conscious thoughts? Do you start thinking about what’s on your to-do list? Do you begin to worry about situations in your life? Do you start the process of getting stressed about what’s on your plate? Let …
A clear vision for your life is as much about what you are NOT going to do as it is about what you ARE going to do. When you know what you want your life to look like, it establishes limits around your actions. It informs your decisions, …
