Yesterday, I came home from work, looked at my crazy mess of a house, tried to soothe my over-stimulated , screaming toddler and thought, “Good grief. Is Christmas over yet?!”. Yeah, super cheery. I’m basically one of Santa’s little elves, right? And I probably said a few curse words instead of “good grief”.
I always find it amusing when my vocation overlaps with real life. I actively help people regain their health and reduce their stress and then I find that I need to take my own advice, just like yesterday. I was stressed. I was overwhelmed. I felt done. I certainly wasn’t approaching my day in a healthy manner, and I didn’t know where to start. I created and gave and helped people in their impossible places. I also rushed around all day from the babysitter, to meetings, to work, back to the baby sitter and then to the doctor before coming home at 7:00. No wonder I was stressed!
Then I remembered that I contributed a little post over on TLBfor Seven Ways to Experience Nurture During The Holidays. I put away my phone, my computer, and my frustrations of the day and took my own damn advice. And you know what? I felt better. Maybe you’ll feel better, too.
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