I really have been a recluse lately. I had 2 really challenging weeks right in a row. And this week my mind has just been in recovery. I didn't realize how reclusive I have been until Gracie asked yesterday "Are we poor?" I was taken back by that and quickly said "No!" Then I asked why she asked that. She said well we don't have any food! I laughed, and thought yes we do. And we really do we have tons, just not tons of snack foods. But, it's true I need to go grocery shopping. Then last night Wes and I were talking and he made a comment about how to get me out of the house. At that time it all hit, It's true. When I am dealing with stress I close myself up. I don't think doing that helps me. I am going to force myself out to go grocery shopping today and I will bet that when I get home I will be so much happier. Isn't it funny how we all deal with stress in different ways. I have other coping mechanisms to that I really don't notice unless I sit down and think about it. I won't name all of mine, but I am glad I can recognize them and maybe by just being aware of them I can eliminate the stress. I didn't even know I was stressed until I noticed all these little things that I was doing. I don't know if any of this makes any sence to anyone reading this, but in m mind it does. STRESS=STRESS.
In a quick 10 I will try to decompress:
- It's a beautiful day.
- Spring is here and I love Spring.
- Wes is home
- I have friends who care and know me, who support me.
- I am safe, my family is safe.
- I have goals, that I am achieving. There are always bumps in the road but I am keeping myself focused on the end result.
- My house is lived in and that's how it is supposed to be, what else are houses for?
- I can do everything I need to do and still live in a simple way. (I sometimes make a production out of nothing--like going grocery shopping , hehe.)
- I need to get up and move when I feel tired or overwhelmed. ( Thanks Avry for the inspiration)
- If all else fails I will get on my knee's and ask for help, that is all it takes.
~E
2 comments:
hope your feeling better soon!
ps. love the video
Awww girl I do agree we all deal with stress in different ways. I freak out, screaming at the kids, my husband..etc. Honestly since I made the goal to start moving more I feel like I have so much more energy & my attitude has changed. I am forced to get out of the house every day due to my job but I think I would be a lot less motivated if I didn't work. Anyways is there an evening class you could take up when Wes gets home so you could get out & have some "YOU" time? Maybe a craft class, a learning class, exercise class etc??
Way to think of the positive things in your life!
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