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Holistic Stress Relief--
Keeping a Mother's Life Sane
We all know the effects of stress--headaches, sore muscles, headaches, etc. As mothers we are so busy,
with so many hats to wear, that managing our time, our attention and
our resources can be stressful. We must be soft and
nurturing, firm and guiding, strong and providing all at the same
time. We care for our families which can range from the very
young to the very old. Some of us work outside of the home,
some of us mother without partners, and some of us have limited
resources. The list of why we are stressed is very long.
And most of the time, we do OK. However--
The "Crazy Monster" times..
- Screaming at the
kids and ready to ground them for a month because they put a fork in
the dishwasher upside down?
- Eating too
much? Too little? Eating a diet solely of
Häagen-Dazs Vanilla Swiss Almond ice cream?
- One moment feeling
like you are getting everything done and the next you're sobbing in a
heap on the bathroom floor?
- Waking with your
stomach clenched and your jaw tight after dreaming all night about your
list of things to do?
- Taking 'relaxation'
time with your family but even as you're cheering your child's latest
soccer goal (trying to cheer in a relaxed, 'happy' voice), you are
calculating how much time this is taking and whether you'll make it to
your next appointment?
Stressed? Just a tad?
Chronic stress, the kind that goes on and on, with no ending deadline,
with no resolution is debilitating and very unhealthy.
It alters your mood, your perspective, and your
personality. In fact,
chronic stress alters your body chemistry. Your body is so
overwhelmed
that it no longer functions well and transforms you into a monster that
you and your family don't like.
The result: ill health and disruptive behavior. Not
a pretty picture.
Never fear.
I have been there and I have many tips about how to reverse this
syndrome and to regain yourself, your life, even your sense of
humor. Although in the midst of the craziness it feels permanent and
immutable, it can go away!
A Whole Person Approach
This website is for those who want a holistic approach to stress management and regaining their health. There are tips to reduce the stressful circumstances of your life. There are ideas to
relax your body and reverse the cascading chemical events that occur
under stress (called parasympathetic override).
But most important, I have ideas to increase your energetic and
spiritual peace. We are first of all bodies of energy, and
all our physical and emotional health evolves from our spiritual
health. Reclaim your spiritual peace and you have built a
foundation to reclaim peace in your whole life.
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