I know my light is not far from reach, but the weight and heaviness I feel some days, while I read about possibly shutting down again mixed with wondering what path this pandemic is on, cause a dull shimmer, not the blazing light I desire.
Look, there are obviously great dads out there. But the fact remains that imbalance in parental weight exists. And it needs to change—STAT.
Mamas—raise your hand if you’ve found yourself stressed out in the last week? Day? Hour?
I have a love/hate/love relationship with this time of year.
Sometimes I need a hug or a cry or a prayer or a VHS tape viewing of Fried Green Tomatoes. But always, always, I feel better with a new coat of paint on my toenails.
Chronic and severe stress can damage your body and mind. Which is why I have handy some stress busters. I use an average of five a day. Today I'm using all ten. Here they are, and good luck!
As human beings, we get spread out everyday, we spread our attention at work, we worry about paying bills, what's for dinner, what's going on politically, there is so much stimulation everyday in our lives that we literally have to spread ourselves between tomorrow, yesterday, endless to do lists.
April is National Stress Awareness Month. Stress isn't a particularly hidden issue, desperately in need of an awareness campaign. Stress is a common part of life (especially for parents), but everyone handles it differently. Who stresses out the most at your house.