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Lowering Stress is essential for those with busy lives.  Small changes make a big difference in Finding Peace. 

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2 - Ask for Help

1/6/2017

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In a culture of never-ending work and expectations, it is common to feel overwhelmed and alone. Ask for help. This is the secret weapon of those who manage full schedules well. First, make a list of all the things you are required to complete in a given time or project. Then, identify the things that can only be done by you- and those that can actually be done by others.

Personal tasks that can be shared or completed by others might include: Carpooling for afterschool pick up, meeting a child at the bus stop, grocery shopping for basics each week, simple yard work (cut grass, snow shoveling), having a friend provide care giving for an ill family member for even three or four hours a week or an afternoon.

Professional tasks can sometimes be shared by partnering with another group or an individual doing similar work. Perhaps a smaller project could be passed on to someone else who is seeking more experience.

Asking for help is critical for speeding up the process of learning new things and building community with others. Asking for help invites advice from others and new perspectives. Learning and changing goes faster when you ask for help.

But- you only get help if you ask. It rarely comes to you by chance. And when you get help, treat people well. Allow for mistakes and the learning curve. When the load is lighter, you have a moment to regain your sanity, enjoy some personal space, or complete the tasks before you without losing yourself.


Things to think about...
How long do you wait before you ask for help? Could you ask sooner?
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1 - Schedule Yourself In First!

1/1/2017

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New Year. New Day. New Me.  

Some of the frustration and stress of doing too much stems from the reality that much of what we do is for others, often with little regard for ourselves or our health, both physical and mental. One way to combat this is to schedule yourself in first. Make time each day for YOU, 30 minutes or even a whole hour out of 24!


For many, this is a challenge and flies in the face of the principle of selflessness and giving to others. But- when all of your energy has been depleted, there is less to give to anyone and it is difficult to give your best. You are just as important as all those you assist. Make sure you give back to yourself as well.

If it’s 30 minutes of walking each morning before work or at lunch time, schedule it in. If it’s an hour to read a magazine or garden, schedule it in. Perhaps you want to begin to chip away at a large project a little at a time. Maybe a cup of tea and a nap is what you dream about.

Schedules are tools that blatantly tell you how much you are doing. Extreme stress is often related to the over flowing, unrealistic schedule- or it is reflective of too little planning. The calendar and the checklist are but two of many tools that help us in streamlining all the things we do. Find the tools that work for you.

Get good at saying NO to events and commitments that would infringe on your personal time and peace of mind.

You’re worth it. Treat yourself well. 


Things to think about...
What would you do with an extra hour each day? An extra hour each week?

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Join Us at  The Rest Stop

12/27/2016

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The Rest Stop starts on New Year’s Day, 2017. Subscribe to the weekly Blog by January 1 and receive your FREE copy of my book: Stress Less: 10 Balancing Insights on Work and Life.
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Welcome  to  The  Rest  Stop.

12/8/2016

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Follow us in 2017 with 10 weekly tips on lowering your stress level and lightening your load this year. Topics we'll cover will include: saying No, scheduling time for yourself, being deliberate about rest, and incorporating sanity. Small changes make a big difference in creating Personal Peace in a busy culture. Each week, you’ll have the opportunity to share your thoughts and learn new strategies with others on the blog. Please Join Us!

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