It's so hard to keep to healthy goals (mental and physical) when your monthly friend arrives, the kids are crying because all they want is for you to sit in one place and snuggle them, the washing needs hanging out, everyone is still in their PJ's, the bank needs a visit and there's nothing dairy free (our new attempt at settling our daughter's eczema) to take to Play centre for morning tea! All I want is coffee, sugar, ear muffs and bed.
I realized long ago just how much stress and feeling uptight caused havoc on my body, causing pain and wind galore. Stress is a big part of many illnesses and can lower the immune system. Louise Hay affirmations became my mantra after I was unwell to calm and de-stress and they worked a treat. Having the kids and deciding not to immunize I knew I'd need a calm house to give them the best possible chance of good health. I focused on reducing stress by changing the way I dealt with things. My aim is to put things into perspective - rich talk here I know - and choose my 'battles', walking away for some self calming time if needed.
My resolve of being calm, putting things in perspective and going with the flow are all out the window in a second at this time of the month though! I grit my teeth and feign calmness as best I can while dragging the 'limpet' and directing the other one to get dressed. I'm not fooling either of the kids, unfortunately, as they stare at me with a look of bewilderment and the oldest tells me 'Just be calm Mummy'! Who encouraged her to use her words???!!
It was what I needed though to put things back into perspective and give us all a good laugh. It's always amazes me how my mood dictates the day. Everything felt like it was falling apart and yet when I relaxed suddenly the youngest is more than happy to go and play and the oldest is magically dressed. If only I can remember that next time before the 'Sh.. hits the fan'.
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