The fact is: stress is part of every mom’s life. However, too much stress is downright unhealthy! It causes sickness, headaches, wrinkles, unnecessary yelling, frown lines, and bad moods all around! It is no way to live! I pray that these 102 tips help you to de-stress, refocus, and channel your energy in a healthy way! 102 Ways for Busy Moms to De-Stress 1. Lose weight. 2. Join a club or ladies group. 3. Start a hobby. 4. Learn something new. 5. Read a book. 6. Take a bubble bath. 7. Go for a drive. 8. Take a few long, slow, deep breaths. 9. Get a pet. Pet the pet. 10. Write your biography. 11. Eat some chocolate. (Not too much though– it adds blubber to the thighs!) 12. Pray. 13. Go for a walk. 14. Forgive. 15. Laugh more. 16. Have sex more. (If you are married, of course!) 17. Drink more water. 18. Stretch. 19. Scream into a pillow. 20. Start kickboxing. 21. Listen to your favorite music. 22. Be thankful. 23. Listen more. 24. Get active. 25. Volunteer. 26. … [Read more...]
Early Mornings
“I’m tired” just doesn’t describe it. A more accurate description might be exhausted, wore out, zombiefied. I am physically, mentally, and emotionally drained. I am to the point that my brain just won’t function normally. Did I mention that I am tired?? About three weeks ago we lost our night nurse, so that job fell solely to me. So now I do day shift AND night shift. Caleb isn’t really picky as to which shift he does, so he just catnaps and therefore I am up usually twenty out of the twenty four hours. Finally, I said enough is enough and I put a pillow over my head to shut out his howls! Sounds cruel, I know, but I knew he was just fine, just not happy about being by himself for a few minutes. Anyway, so here I am trying to get just a few minutes of quiet, but I have highly sensitized “mommy ears”. In addition to them, I also have a very vivid imagination. Not a good combination when you are sleep deprived! I suddenly hear him choking and gurgling. I spring up and rush to his bed, … [Read more...]
Prayer for Stressful Week
Lord, this week has been very stressful for me and my family. I ask that You please help us get through this and that Your Name be glorified. Help me to be strong and do what is right and walk this life in a way that brings glory and not shame to Your loving Name. I need You to guide me, comfort me, help me, protect me and surround me. I know that if I am Your arms, I am safe and able to do any and all things. I love You. In Jesus Mighty Name, Amen. … [Read more...]
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