Positive Ways To Deal With Anger

“This is making me a headache!”

That lovely line above came out of my now 11yo’s mouth when he was five years old and frustrated over the daunting task of trying to learn how to tie his shoes.

He blurted the sentence out then tossed the sneaker across the room. I walked over to him and talked to him about his frustration (Heck, getting those loops just right is hard work — smile).  I explained to him that while it is OK to get angry and frustrated but that there are proper ways to do it.

Anger is a completely natural response to frustration. Let’s face it, life is filled with things that can become frustrating, and most of those things are totally out of our control. What we do control is how we deal with those issues. In this message, I wanted to touch on positive ways that we can deal with, express and release our anger and frustration in positive ways.

Think it out - When you begin to feel angry — sit down, relax and then try to think about how you can solve the issue.

Talk it out - Talk to a friend, Life Coach, counselor, or a church member. Expressing your anger by talking to someone about it is a great way to get the anger out.

Write it out – Keep a journal about your feelings. It really helps to get your feeling out of our head and heart and onto paper.

Let it out – Find a place that is secluded and SCREAM!! Yes, let it out – you can scream into a pillow, punch a pillow or stomp. Sometimes a good temper tantrum is in order.

Channel it out – Find some creative way to channel your feelings. Listen to music, paint, turn on the music and dance! There are many ways to creatively channel out anger.

Chill out – Try listening to calming music, taking in slow deep breaths, meditating or doing yoga.

Work it out – Do something physical. Get out and run, go to the gym or go for a brisk walk.

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Simplify Your Life

We live in such a fast paced world and finding ways to simplify your life can help to create a more relaxed and satisfying life for you and your family.

Simplicity involves freeing your time, money, and energy so that you can pay more attention to what is important to you.

Here are just a few tips on how to simplify your life:

1 – Control your time. Take a good hard look at your daily schedule and then begin to tweak it so that it is more manageable. You may have to say “no” more often. It is amazing how cutting out just 1 activity a week can provide more down time for yourself.

2 – Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff. I know this is easier said than done, but learning to let things go once in awhile is key. So what if the house goes 1-2 days without getting vacuumed or the laundry is put on hold for an extra day. It is important to alleviate some stress that we put on ourselves to get ALL of those little things done at once.

3 – Get Help. If you get to the point where you are feeling overwhelmed with your personal and family obligations please get help. There are many places that offer babysitting swaps, you can hire a teenager to help with small cleaning tasks or go to a friend for support. Delegation of tasks is another way to get help. Be sure to use all of your resources and delegate some tasks out to others.

4 – Clear out the Clutter. I know you have heard this one before but I can’t stress it enough. Clearing out your clutter is a huge step in living a more simplified life. Make the time to go through your home and sell, donate, or throw out items that you no longer use. This is a large task, so don’t try to do it all in one day. Try to set a goal of doing some every week.

5 – Simplify your Meals. Start preparing dishes which will provide several meals. Stews, casseroles, and many other recipes are just as easy to prepare in large portions as they are to prepare in small portions. Meal planning is a money, sanity and time saver – what else could a busy person ask for? Learn how to create a great stree-free meal plan by reading this informative article on Meal Planning.

6 – Take Care of You. During the course of your day be sure to take out time to relax. Carve out at least 30 minutes a day to take a break, stretch or go for a short walk. Be sure that you are getting the proper amount of sleep so that you have the energy that you need to face each day.

If you’re struggling with how to simplify your life and would like someone to talk to who can really help, contact me for your 20 minute free consultation. I would love to talk with you about how I can help you overcome stress and anxiety in your life and in your business.

Increase Income From Home Based Work

If you currently work from home, you know the ups and downs that this career path brings. There are times when your business is booming and things are going great, but then there are times when things slow down.  When things slow down, that is the time work on trying to increase income from home based work.   The downside of working from home is not having a stable income to depend on. Instead, your income depends on exactly how much work you do every month…how much effort you put into it. It’s not like going to the office and getting paid for 40 hours every week regardless of how much work you get done. 

So, you may be currently going through one of those “dry” spells with your business or you may just be looking for ways to increase your income while working from home.

Below are some ideas that should help increase income from home based work.

1.  Increase Your Marketing.  Too many work at home professionals expect clients to naturally find them. However, while you may get referrals from current and past clients and some clients may stumble upon your website, the majority of clients will find you as a result of your marketing tactics. Therefore, if you are looking to increase business and your income, start advertising your services more. 

2.  Expand Your Services. Sometimes, those who work at home zero in on a specific niche and only seek out clients looking for those specific services. For instance, if you have a freelance writing business and you only focus on pitching and writing magazine articles, you are seriously limiting how much money you can make. You may need to consider finding clients who need online content on a regular basis to provide a continuous stream of money while you are in between magazine assignments. 

3.  Don’t Stop Looking for Clients.  Although you may currently have a big project you’re working on, it’s not a wise move to stop looking for clients. What happens after you finish this project and clients are far and few between? Your income drops, or possibly stops, is what happens. Therefore, continue to look for clients, even if they have smaller jobs than you prefer. 

4.      Outsource When Necessary.  Obviously, when you continue to look for clients, your available time will begin to tighten up. In order to stay sane, and continue growing your business and increasing your income, you may need to outsource some of your workload. The great thing about outsourcing is that it frees up your time and the cost of paying your contractors is a business expense, which helps at tax time. 

5.      Get Organized.  Finally, if you truly want to increase the money you’re making while working from home, you HAVE to get organized. Why? When you’re organized, you will naturally become more productive. Part of getting organized means that you have a designated work space (that works for you – doesn’t have to be an office), a morning “before work” routine as helps get you focused on work (for instance, eating breakfast, getting dressed, applying makeup and fixing a cup of coffee may make you feel better prepared for the work day) and having daily work hours. When you are able to get organized and increase productivity, then your income will naturally rise too.

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How to Deal With Stress

Dealing with stress can be stressful in itself.  However, if you don’t learn how to deal with stress and learn to manage it, it can have devastating effects on your health and well-being.

In today’s world, many of the things designed to make our lives easier can actually add more stress to us.  Going through a drive-thru window, for example.  It’s supposed to make things quick and easy, but often times you’d have been better off to just park the car and go inside to place your order.   Another example is taking the elevator. If it’s crowded and stops at every floor this could add to your aggravation if you’re in a hurry, or if there’s a screaming kid or obnoxious person in the elevator with you.   In both of these examples, if you went into the fast food restuarant or took the stairs, you’d be getting some physical activity that can also help you deal with stress.

Stress doesn’t always hit you with something big and obvious. It can build up through these small daily things you deal with. Maybe a busy drive-thru isn’t bothering you that much and maybe a crowded elevator doesn’t bother you much either, but add small things like this up throughout the day and it can be very stressful.

Start paying attention to all the little things that causes stress to build up in your life. A small aggravation here and there can lead to a full blown onset of stress when something big does happen. Learn how to deal with these small things so you’re better equipped to deal with the big things.  You can also start to create a stress support system for yourself and that will also help you in how to deal with stress.

Some people offer advice in the form of “just deal with it” or “just get over it.” It doesn’t always work so easy. Stress management isn’t taught in school. It’s something that each person must learn to deal with in their daily lives and each person must find their own way to deal with it. What works for your best friend may not work for you. Instead of giving up because one or two things don’t work for you, keep looking for ways to de-stress. Don’t give up just because something doesn’t work. It may take a combination of things for you to learn to deal with stress.

Try finding your inner child again. Once you’re an adult you’re expected to be mature, take everything in stride and just deal with life as it comes. If you’ll look at children they are rarely ever stressed out. Why? They have ways of dealing with it. They do fun things. Go buy yourself a coloring book and some crayons if you need to. Get one that has big, easy to color pictures. You’d be surprised how these activities from childhood can help you deal with stress.

Stress is a part of daily life and society. You can’t get away from it, but you can find ways to help reduce it. Just being aware that you’re stressed and need to deal with it is a great start for dealing with stress.

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Natural Ways to Ease Anxiety

Whether you’re worried about work, home or personal issues, stress and anxiety can take a heavy toll on your mental and physical health.  Many serious illnesses are caused in part by anxiety.  The state of constant worry can leave you feeling worn down, irritable and out of control.   So how can you learn to manage your anxiety?  There are many natural ways to ease anxiety.

We all deal with anxiety and stress from time to time. In fact, it’s probably the number one complaint and cause for visits to the doctor’s office. And stress and anxiety can lead to a number of health problems including insomnia and heart disease.  In short, too much anxiety is a bad thing.

Here are three natural ways to ease anxiety.   

#1 Meditate. You’ll be amazed what five minutes of meditation can do for your overall sense of well being. That’s it, five minutes. Contrary to popular belief you don’t have to sit on the floor for an hour and chant. Start with five minutes of focusing on your breathing. As you begin to reap the benefits you’ll want to meditate longer. It’ll improve your physical and emotional health. You’ll not only be able to relax immediately when you’re feeling stressed, you’ll begin to manage stress much better.  This is one of the top natural ways to ease anxiety.

Next time you’re feeling overly anxious or stressed go find a quiet place where you can be undisturbed for five minutes. Sit down so you’re comfortable, on a chair or on the floor, whichever works best. Close your eyes and simply focus on your breathing. As thoughts come into your mind, and they will, don’t judge them or react, simply set them aside and continue to focus on your breathing. You’ll feel so much better – instant relaxation.

#2 Daydream. If you’re struggling with meditation or that’s just not your style, daydream instead. Imagine yourself someplace relaxing. Some place that makes you feel happy and free. Find a quiet place, or just close your eyes at your desk, and allow yourself to daydream for five minutes. Make your daydreams as vivid as possible. Imagine what things smell like, what they feel like. What sounds do you hear? 

#3 Change your mindset. They say that we attract what we project. With that line of thinking the more you focus on how stressed you are, the more stress you’re going to feel. You’re going to attract stress and anxiety to you. A quick shift in your mindset, however, can provide instant relaxation.

Next time you’re feeling stressed or fearful, stop your anxiety ridden thoughts and think about five things you’re grateful for. Think about what brings you joy, about the good people in your life, think about what makes you feel happy and good. Sometimes simply thinking about all that you have that’s good can help make the things that are stressing you seem quite insignificant.

Anxiety and stress unfortunately are a part of our life. Sometimes it’s helpful, sometimes it’s harmful. If you feel you are chronically anxious or if you suffer from anxiety or panic attacks, it’s important to put these three natural ways to ease anxiety in use for you.  It’s also important to see a doctor to help determine if you suffer from an anxiety disorder. Stress and anxiety don’t have to rule your life.

If you’re struggling with how to deal with stress and anxiety and would like someone to talk to who can really help, contact me for your 20 minute free consultation. I would love to talk with you about how I can help you overcome stress and anxiety in your life and in your business.

 

No Excuses Get Organized Now

Do you ever feel defeated before you even get started? Do you have a million reasons (read: excuses!) why you can’t get organized? Believe me, we have all been where you are. We’ve all used the same excuses to avoid getting things organized. For every excuse we can find to use, there is a solution.

So, if you are motivated to get organized, join along with us as we resolve our excuses and get organized.

1. There’s just too much stuff!

Get rid of the stuff! I know we sound like a broken record when we say this, but it just illustrates the need to reduce the ‘stuff’. If there is just too much stuff, it’s time to remove some, whether you donate it, hold a garage sale, advertise on Freecycle or Craigslist, or just trash it– bottom line, get rid of the stuff!

2. I don’t know where to start.

No matter what, you have to just pick a place and start. It isn’t going to get any better until you do. It helps to know what needs to be done. To accomplish this, you need to make a master list. It isn’t a hard thing to do, it’s just a list of every single thing you want to do in your home, including decorating, remodeling and so forth. You can do a whole house Master List, or you can do a room by room Master List. Once you have completed your initial list, move one or two items from it to your daily or weekly to-do list. Don’t try to do more than one or two items weekly, it will get too overwhelming.

3. I just don’t have time.

No one has every single second of every single day scheduled. No matter how busy we are, we all can find five, ten or even fifteen minutes in which we can get things done. It doesn’t sound like much time, but you will be amazed at how much you can get accomplished in just a few minutes a day.

4. I want to get it all done now.

In all likelihood, your home did not get in this condition over night. No matter what, you aren’t going to be able to change things overnight, or in one marathon session. It is highly likely you would only get discouraged and give up. So, schedule time into your day, just as you would any other important appointment, to work for that amount of time, whatever your task may be. Slowly, little by little, you will see changes.

5. I don’t know how to go about getting organized.

Well, you’ve come to the right place. You’ll find tons of tips and ideas in this newsletter, on my site, in my books and throughout my discussion forum. Everything you need is right at your fingertips when you visit the Get Organized Now! web site.

6. My spouse won’t toss anything.

So, don’t worry about your spouse’s belongings. You can’t expect to jump in cold and change your spouse’s ways.

If you are unable to convince your spouse to donate or sell his/her things, then just work on your things. Then negotiate with your spouse to declutter family things, or jointly owned things. Otherwise, just focus on decluttering and organizing your own items. Eventually your spouse may be inspired to join you in decluttering and organizing. Once your spouse sees how nice things look, and how easy they are to find, he/she will be more likely to team up in your quest to declutter and organize.

7. I get it organized, but it doesn’t stay that way.

And it won’t…unless you put routines in place to help you maintain it. Just like your home doesn’t stay clean once you clean it (wouldn’t we all love that!), you need routine upkeep to keep things organized. A) Start cleaning up after you do anything. If you make a sandwich, clean up so that after you eat your sandwich, no one knows you’ve made one. B) Pick it up and put it away. If you see something out of place, pick it up and put it away. Just practicing these two routines each day will go a long way towards keeping things cleaned up and organized.

8. My children undo, whatever I do.

No matter what age your children are, they can and should have responsibilities around the home. Hold a family meeting and discuss all of the things that need to be done to keep your home running smoothly. Let your children choose which age-appropriate chores to do. If they choose them, they are more likely to complete them. Let them know too that they can re-negotiate which chores they’d prefer at the next meeting.

Hold regular family meetings, twice a month or even once a month. Every family member needs to be a cooperating family member. Remember, you are the parent, you are in charge. Be their parent, not their friend. Teach them what they need to know to be a functioning, responsible adult.

9. But, I might need it someday.

Every one of us has felt that way. The reality is that almost everything you do toss won’t be missed at all. In all likelihood, you won’t even remember what you’ve tossed. When a friend’s grandfather died and things had to be cleaned out, it was amazing to see all the stuff he hung onto, just because he might need it someday. The list was very long and included things like bent, rusty nails, because someone might need them! If you do need it someday, in all likelihood, you can purchase it at a rummage sale, rent it or borrow it.

10. I don’t know what I should get rid of.

There is an easy way to know what should stay and what should go. When trying to decide if an item should stay or go, ask yourself two questions. 1. Do I love it? 2. Do I use it? If the answer to both of these questions isn’t yes — donate, sell, recycle or trash it. If you don’t love it and use it, it shouldn’t be taking up space in your home. And that includes gifts that you’re keeping out of guilt. If it’s something you are keeping for sentimental reasons that you just can’t bear to part with, box it up and put the current date on the box, nothing more.

Mark your calendar about 6 months out. In six months, if you can’t remember what is even in the box, and you didn’t go to open it in the 6 months, it’s very probable that you can donate the box and not even miss the items. If you do remember and still don’t want to part with it, then start using and loving that item–frame it, display it, pass it to a child–give it the love and use it deserves!

Time Management Working from Home

It’s hard to beat working from home. When you work from home, you have the ability to work around the things going on in your life. You don’t have to worry about asking for a day off if you need it or taking a sick day. However, although there are many great benefits of working from home, you won’t be able to fully enjoy these benefits if you don’t practice good time management working from home. You must learn how to effectively manage your time to making working from home profitable and pleasurable.

If you don’t manage your time then your time will manage you. This is not a good situation for the work at home professional. Below are a few tips for how to get the effectively manage your time while working from home.

1. Get Organized. Everyone’s version of being organized is different and it really doesn’t matter what your idea of organization is, as long as you follow it. When you are able to walk in to your office space and it is organized, then you will find you spend less time moving things around and “preparing” to work. Instead, you will be able to come in, sit down and get to work.

2. Develop a Schedule. While the appeal of working from home is having the ability to work the hours that are convenient for you, it’s still important that you have some type of work schedule. Time management and working from home go hand and hand. Some work at home professionals have a set schedule of hours that they work every day while others plan out their working hours week by week. Both methods are fine, when you are consistent and follow your schedule. By developing a work schedule, you are managing time as you’re setting aside certain hours a day to commit to work, which will make you more productive.

3. Avoid Time Consuming Activities. During your scheduled work hours, it important that you avoid getting sidetracked with time-consuming activities. Checking emails, social networking sites, reviewing your online banking information, etc. are all time-consuming activities that should be done on your “non-working hours.” These activities seem innocent, but can easily take up 30 minutes to an hour if you aren’t careful.

4. Don’t Forget Breaks. Before your workday begins, review your schedule and make sure you have scheduled in a few breaks here and there. They may only be 15 or 20 minute breaks, but it’s important you do allow yourself a couple breaks. Breaks give you time to clear your mind and usually help increase productivity for those who work from home.

5. Schedule Time Off. One of the drawbacks of working from home is that your work place is in the home with you. This makes it very difficult to leave work. However, it’s important that you do schedule time off for yourself. Many work at home professionals have fallen into the “workaholic” trap because they feel they should be working until they are caught up with everything. When this happens, it takes away the fun of working from home. Therefore, make sure you schedule yourself days off to give yourself a much needed break. Plus, your family wants to see you too!

Working from home is a very rewarding experience, especially if you have children or other outside commitments that make working a traditional job difficult. However, before you will be successful working from home, you have to effectively manage your time. By following the tips above, you should have no problem practice good time management working from home. Finding a great schedule for managing your time will increasing your daily work productivity rate…which means, increasing your profits too!

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Time Management Techniques

Incorporating some basic time management techniques into your day will save you time, frustration and money.

Have you ever felt like someone just pressed the Fast-forward button on your day and before you know it the day is over and you are sitting there wondering what you’ve accomplished? This is where good time management techniques come into play.

If you’ve ever been to New York, specifically walked the streets of Manhattan, you will immediately notice everyone is rushing around, seemingly clueless as to where they are going. Typical of major cities, visitors always ask, “Where is everyone running to?” Actually, the question should be, “Why is everyone in such a hurry?” It’s all about time. She’s late for lunch; he’s going to miss the train or bus home; we’ll be late for dinner. No one ever stops to think about the amount of time wasted worrying about it. The realization that proper planning is the key to saving time has somehow eluded us. It’s important, then, to discuss time management techniques to effectively yield positive results.

Preparation: Make a daily list of things to do, appointments to keep, and so on. Let’s explore ways of coping with stress that are both healthy and effective.

Don’t Be Late - If you have an appointment, leave an hour earlier. Together with traffic delays and phone call interruptions, you’ll have plenty of time to arrive at your destination.

First on the List - When making a list of things to do, begin with the most important item first. Then prioritize the rest as you complete your list.

Throw Perfectionism out the Window - If you have an important engagement, wedding or other function to attend; don’t waste so much time over the minor things which will cause you to be late. You know the old saying, “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” It happens to be true. Conversely, if you expect company for the holidays, don’t freak out because your kitchen floor isn’t spotless. No one cares but you. Friends are coming to your home to see you, not the floor.

Don’t Procrastinate - If you’ve started a home project, but you have to pick up a friend at a certain time; drop what you are doing and go. If that doesn’t work, have your friend call you every 15 minutes until you’ve left the house.

Don’t Be Afraid to Say, “Sorry, I Can’t.” - Perhaps you are working on a project at work, and you must leave on time to pick up your children this particular day. Your boss asks if you can stay an extra hour. You feel torn about saying no for fear you may upset your boss. Stop! You are a hard worker; you’re very efficient, and you’ve always been there when your boss needed you. It’s time to think of you. Simply say, “Sorry, I can’t today.”

Incorporating some time management techniques is important. It is a basic and important component in how we conduct our business; our lives, and even our free time. It should not be wasted nor squandered; but used for preparing our daily routines; our work habits; and our family responsibilities.

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Stay Positive and Love Your Life

For many of us, as we get caught up in the hectic nature of everyday life, life may cease to be enjoyable. When we do have a moment to reflect, we may find ourselves dissatisfied with how things are. This, in turn, may lead to more activities and stress than ever, as we try to avoid thinking about the life we’re unhappy with.

Learning to stay positive and love your life  is a key element in breaking this cycle. Here are some tips on how to achieve that.

Engage in Stress Relief

This can take many forms, but most experts agree that a combination of exercise and meditation is most effective. Meditation and/or prayer helps ease and calm the mind. Physical exercises help align the body and bring physical balance and sometimes relief from pain. These are vital aspects of a life well loved. Some ideas include:

* Yoga
* Meditation
* Martial Arts
* Pilates

Natural supplements may also help with stress relief, and overall they may help you to stay positive and love your life.  Fish oil and/or flax and evening primrose oils are great natual suppements to add into your diet. Because these oils are also implicated in depression relief, it may help you love your life.

Cease to Explain

A sense of self-justification can wear you out. If you feel the need to explain and justify yourself and your actions all the time, you will not only wear yourself out; you will wear out those around you. Learn to let it go – if people misunderstand something, it really is not a big deal.

A Healthy Lifestyle

Taking care of yourself is a big step in the right direction. You may find it a lot easier to love your life if you feel good, if your digestion is healthy and your body exudes a healthy glow.

First, eat a healthy diet. Go for organic foods wherever possible, and eat whole, fresh foods rather than packaged ones. The fewer chemicals in your diet, the clearer your mind is likely to be. Preservatives, artificial coloring and flavoring, and pesticides may have a profound effect on mental and physical functioning, and if you want to love your life, your mind needs to be clear and free of depression and confusion.

Many sources point to sugar and caffeine consumption as being the culprits in depression, sluggishness, weight gain, and insomnia. So a healthy lifestyle would involve very limited amounts of these substances in your diet.

Exercise is another important aspect of building a life worthy of loving. It’s certainly part of a healthy lifestyle, and it helps both mind and body. Loving your life may be a lot easier if you are happy with your body.

Loving your life means being happy with your mind, body, and personality. It means accepting who you are and being comfortable in your own skin. Hopefully, implementing some or all of the above will put you on the right path to loving your life.  By using many of the tips above you too will soon learn to stay positive and love your life.

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Create a Stress Support System

Stress is a natural human reaction to situations that life throws at us when we’re not expecting it. It can cause physical as well as psychological problems and can escalate to severe anxiety attacks if those problems are not met head on. It is important to always deal with the stress that you are feeling.

Moms are a crucial part of the family network. We always joke that if mom gets ill, the family would crumble. That may not be far from the truth. So, mom, who do you turn to in times of stress to keep from crumbling?

A support system is important for busy moms. It’s easy to get weighed down by doctor’s appointments, work deadlines, family obligations, and housework. Hanging across the bed crying your eyes out is usually a sign to activate your stress support system.

A mom’s stress support system consists of her circle of acquaintances, family, friends, and professional associations. Anyone that is willing to stand in the gap for you when you need something becomes a part of the system. In turn, you are a part of that system for someone else.

Start with your family. They are the system’s first line of defense. When mom gets overloaded, family members will notice first. Their radar will go off before anyone else’s. Don’t be afraid to ask your spouse to wash the dishes or help with homework because you need a minute to yourself.

Children are particularly sensitive to changes in the home. One of my sons made a card for me telling me how much he loved me because he saw that I was down. It made me cry even harder. He must have thought that I was cracking up, but I was happy. The support system had worked.

Your other family members are a part of the system. My sisters are my best girlfriends. We can talk and laugh when something is bothering us. We might not come up with a solution but the laughter reduces the stress. It’s nice to be understood and have some ice cream when you’re down.

Professional associations are important to the stress support system, too. If the source of the stress is a legal matter, a lawyer can help you to see your way clear to a solution. The same goes for a good mechanic, doctor, hairstylist, and educator. It’s amazing how much easier stressful situations are to handle when you have professionals at hand who you can lean on … and trust. Your car breaks down? No problem. Just call Lawrence, your trusty mechanic. Kids have a toothache? No worries. Dr. Stu will save the day. Stress comes from the most unlikely places so your support system needs to include as many different sources of help as you can find.

I have also found answers on the Internet on message boards, when I’ve been stressed and needed help. Moms have many websites that cater to them and their special needs as working mom or stay at home mom. You may never meet these other women in person, but a close bond can be formed across the digital highway. Your closest friend could be in cyberspace. There’s nothing wrong with that. Turn to them if you need to talk. You don’t have to go it alone.

A support system is crucial for stress management. If you don’t have one, start recruiting today. Moms can always use the extra support.

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