Notes of a Girl Whose Dad Owns The World
Have you ever paid attention to what makes one day fantastic and fulfilling for you, and what makes another the exact opposite?
No two days are the same, and there are often unforeseen circumstances, but there are key things that, when absent, can suck the productivity out of your day.
I’m just finding my way out of a season which, if I had to name it, would be called Overwhelm.
It was a stressful time, full of “how did I get here?” and “where do I start from?” moments. The worst thing was that it didn’t seem like it would ever end. Sometimes the thought of endless pressure-filled days brought on anxiety and shortness of breath.
I was unable to write anything, and I had no time to read. Anyone who knows me knows that not being able to read is not only indicative of high stress, but actually creates another layer of stress.
Alas, tough times don’t last and that season of my life is giving way to a season of pure energy, high productivity and less stress. What did I learn about reducing stress and freeing up your life?
Few things are as overwhelming as being responsible for a tiny human being who is totally dependent on you: for food, clothing, shelter, warmth, companionship, everything except the air God gives for free. Even with a great support system, there are still certain things first time mums realize they could have done differently, although it didn’t occur to them at the time. Here are just 5 common mistakes newbie mummies make.
It gives me no small comfort to know that regardless of what challenge I’m facing at any time, the Bible has something to say. From anger, to too much talk, sound counsel abounds in the Bible. It is not silent on the issue of laziness either. Is it merely a bad habit, or a potentially dangerous one? What does the Bible say about laziness? Read more…
Most mothers often feel harassed, whether they go to the office, work from home, or are full time homemakers. “Mommying” is hard work, and you never really get time off, so how can you infuse your life with joy despite the stresses of life and parenting? Read more…
Lifestyle changes have been known to produce better results than resolutions. You need to take action each day if you will make progress.
Everyone usually looks forward to a better year each time January comes around, but what will you actually do, or do differently, to be productive and achieve more in 2017? Here are a few suggestions.
A few weeks ago, someone I follow on Twitter said something about how not sleeping enough leads to weight gain and that piqued my curiosity. Although she could not explain the science behind it, she mentioned “leptin” and I tucked it at the back of my mind. As soon as I got the chance, I started reading up on sleep, and here are a few of the many things I learnt.
This is the first simple step I’m taking. I’m told that if I go to bed an hour or two earlier than I usually do, my skin will thank me for it. I’m an owl, so this will take some effort and planning, but it’s something I’m willing to do, not just for my skin, but for my general health. Let’s see how it goes…
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