Stress - you can handle it!

I think you'll agree that life without stress sounds wonderful, but as a mom, we have to be realistic! It isn't necessarily that there is one major event causing us stress, but more an accumulation of little things, from siblings constantly bickering, to the tv being on too loud.

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One of the most important things to realize is that your family depends on you for so much, so the first thing you have to do is take good care of yourself. Typically this doesn't come at the top of a mom's to-do list, but it is vital to the running of your family. With mom under the weather, or sick, it is so much harder for a family to function. So how do you do this? Reduce your stress, for a start, and do this by

• eating healthily. This will not only help you feel and look better, but will also set a good example for the rest of your family. Junk food is not ideal! Try to limit the number of candies you consume, and those cookies. Instead, try a glass of milk, or some cheese and crackers, or a yogurt. 
   
• Then stay, or get fit. Again this sets a good example, but it will also make you feel better about yourself, and give you more energy. 
   
• Make sure you get regular check ups with your doctor, and if any problems arise, take the time to get them seen to as soon as possible. 
   
• Try to get enough sleep every night, although this may be even more challenging if you are menopausal. Those night sweats can be extremely disruptive. And remember, don't stay up too late or you and your family will suffer!
  
• laughing as this is so good for you. If we only look, we can find the humor in a lot of situations, and it would be a lot healthier for us. Failing that we can always read some humor. I suggest taking a look here and consider purchasing this book. There are some 460 pages of humor, which is sure to have you laughing in no time at all - just what the doctor ordered!  

Now, you are probably wondering how you will find the time to even attempt this for one day. You can do it, and it will help to reduce your stress level.

For nutrition, I find one of the best ways is to just avoid buying junk food altogether. You can't eat it if it isn't there, and to go to the store takes effort, probably more than you want to spend! When you go shopping, avoid the junk food aisle, keep to the fresh foods, and remember not to go shopping when you are hungry, as that leads to more impulse buying!

For exercise, try to walk the children to school rather than drive, or if you are at one of their sporting events, go for a walk while they are warming up, but be back in time to watch the game. Or if your children love the play ground, walk there, or around it, while keeping an eye on them.

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Thanks go to Jean Johnson for providing the following tips for us:

So, keep in mind what is really important to you, and don't sweat the small stuff. Reduce that stress! Try, just for today, not to worry. You can do it - remember, your family depends on you.