Stress and its effect on your work

If you are a stay at home mom or single mom - you know how easy it is to get stressed and try to force a solution or work harder to make one happen.

It's easier somehow to neglect your health and well being when you have so many other responsibilities!!

I like lists, so I made a short one to cover some ways to de-stress:

* drink tea and relax while reading at least part of a book
* try to exercise
* try to focus on eating healthy, even when I'd rather munch down on a ton of chocolate
* read a positive thinking book
* make lists of positive aspects of my life (hard when I'm broke, easier when I have more money!!)
* watch a movie I actually enjoy (which I plan to do later on tonight)
* make a schedule I can keep
* make a little bit of time for myself -- even if it's only late at night when both kids are in bed

AND -- my favorite --

Walk to the beach!!

It wasn't until I moved so far away from the beach that I realized how much I missed it. I missed the sound of the ocean, the smell of the salt air and the sand. I missed the relaxed vibe as well.

That's why I came to the decision that I was moving back to a beach -- because, with all the other stress, lack of time and needs of my children, I needed something just for me! And, even if it means spending money again to move, I am going to, as it will mean less stress in the future for me.

So, now again, as in the beginning of each different stay at home work situation, I am in the analysis stage of determining which beach will best meet my needs.

:) I can't wait!