Mama Care Monday: Tackling and Managing Stress Levels
11:12:00 AM
From my last two MCM post of being on a quest to finding my bliss and difficult roads, challenges in life often leading to beautiful destinations, once again continuing with the theme, I have been working on ways to tackle and manage my stress levels better. One of the things I have noticed about myself lately and I am not sure if this is something that comes with age(not ready to reveal that number yet) but I am extremely short-tempered and my patience which is barely there as it is, is almost next to nothing. However if I really do some soul searching, I realize even further that I have always been impatient and quick to become overwhelmed with stress. However much like diamonds, I rise under pressure. I rally, rise to the occasion, and get it done whatever the situation may be. But it's the after math that is starting to take its toll as I am "progressing" in age. Where I am starting to feel it the most not necessarily just physical but more emotional and spiritual. I have said it before and I will say it again, (repetition is how one learns), managing and getting a handle on stress is literally the key in getting through life when heighten situations may occur and having an ideal outcome.
In the infamous words of Charles R. Swindoll "life is 10% of what happens to you and 90% of how you react to it. With that said, two things that I have been actively working on and putting into practice is a dedicated stress reliever routine. I believe the lack of contributed to my stress levels being out of whack which subsequently led to my recent health issue that I have to now get under control. I am working on better nutrition and diligently sticking to some form of a spiritual routine.
- I have begun a crusade of eliminating, seriously watching, and curtailing my sugar intake. Not just saying it but actively doing it. From a previous post I did about sugar, I truly believe that "you are what you eat" and sometimes consuming high sugary foods can lead to a crash, poor eating habits, lack of proper mental stimulation, which can then easily lead to stress and whole host of other non benefiting conditions.
- Lastly every night I take a moment of peace and speak to my higher power and in the morning after I wake, I remain still and quiet even if it's for 2 min, so far so good. Do I feel a shift?...... a little something, put it this way I am hopeful and have nothing to loose but a lot to gain. To see any real change, one has to stay consistent, this is not only for me but for my family.
Remember mamas, INVEST in yourselves so that you have something left to invest in others. Until next Monday.
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