How stressed am I?
On a scale of 1 – 10 I would say my stress level is around a 7.
I do worry a lot about paying bills and our financial organisation.
My other stress is my kids. They are both still very little and trying to keep them amused each day whilst getting things done is a huge task.
Sometimes it is all too much.
They can be very loud and disruptive, not to mention the mess they make. I guess I am just an average stay-at-home mum who is struggling to maintain a balance amongst the chaos.
The things I do to de-stress are:-
* Go to the gym 3 times a week
* Relaxing baths
* Time-outs, shopping
* Cooking
* Journalling
* Organising
We all have to deal with some sort of stress in our lives.
The thing that makes the difference is making sure we are aware of how the stress is affecting our lives and do the things we love to do in order to cope.
Absolutely great pointers, Samantha.
The gym one is the most effective for me but alas, the one I find hardest to do, esp now in winter 🙁
The other thing I like doing is cleaning and organising when I’m cross, so when the house is sparkling, watch out 🙂
If you had to rate your stress levels on a scale of 1 – 10, with 1 being not stressed and 10 being “I’m about to crack”, where would you be?
What are the most effective ways for you to deal with stress?
