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Don't spend the MOOLA!

12/27/2016

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​Now that the Christmas festivities are done, it is time to prepare and focus on one of the most common causes of stress - MONEY - or the lack of.   We start each new year with a great plan to be financially independent by the next year, and what usually happens is that we have less money and more debt (most of which is gained in December).   Well, let's not wait until 2017 to begin building the ant hill.   Grain by grain -  starting today is the best way to reach those financial goals. Let's consider the facts.  Most of us have too many leftovers from that Christmas Meal/Dessert Spread or a stash of almost out-of-date can goods in the pantry to need to buy groceries this week.  What else could you possibly want to buy this week, since you are still descending from the pedestal of opening all those gifts or watching others do so.  My challenge for you is to have a spend-free week. Go fill your car up with gas and send in any final bills that need to be paid, then stop spending! Commit to not spending a single penny until 1/1/2017.  You can do it. This is my commitment to do so.  It will be hard to not do some after-Christmas shopping, but seriously, who has room to store that stuff anyways?  Are you on board with me?  NO MORE SPENDING UNTIL 2017 - 4 days to go and counting!  We got this!

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The Holiday Driver

12/23/2016

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OK! Yes, holiday stress can take a toll on anyone, but the holiday driver is a genetic cross between Mr. Anxious and Mrs. Bad Decision.  I'm sure the genes, impatient and unpredictable, are involved too.  When you are heading to the mall, please look out for those that drive recklessly.  The holiday driver could be just as dangerous a threat as someone that is committing a DUI.  Creating a mental to-do list often happens behind the wheel of a moving vehicle during this time of year.   A busy brain does not have a lot of energy to put into noticing that you are driving the wrong way on a one-way street or speeding in a neighborhood or even noticing a person in a crosswalk.  In the last few days, I have seen these and more. If you are feeling the pressure of holiday shopping, take a moment and breathe.  Online shopping or shopping outside of peak hours are some remedies to keep you safe and allow you to think through stressful holiday situations. Remember that your life is more important than any Christmas present. Being with your family at Christmas is a Gift!

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Mission Accomplished (Day 1)

12/18/2016

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I did it. I went to bed as I said I was going to do and I feel great!  I've decided to take this new bedtime change one day at a time. Change is fluid and there will be failures, but I just have to remember that the rewards of getting enough sleep outweigh the struggles and fatigue of not having the appropriate amount. I'm fully charged today and ready - BRING IT ON!
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What's your stress culprit?

12/17/2016

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Here are some of the top causes of stress:

  • Parenting
  • Work and Family Balance
  • Financial
  • Health
  • Lack of sleep
Today, I will have to say Lack of Sleep is my stress culprit.  I have a hugely horrible habit of going to bed late and waking up early.  I plan to go to bed early tonight, and I hope I can stick to my plan.  I think I have said this every day this week so far and have not gone to bed before 1AM any of the nights.  This is a perfect example that tackling stress requires discipline - you have to say you are going to do it and follow through!  All talk = no gain!  Now that my plan is in writing the stakes are even higher. I got this!

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Work Out in Minutes

12/16/2016

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Remember the PEACE plan!  One way to fight stress is to exercise.  Many people say they just do not have time.  Well, here is a quick workout that will help you balance exercise and your schedule.   Do several times a day to maximize your activity.
10 pushups
20 squats
30 lunges (15 per leg) 
40 jumping jacks
Do three sets if you have time. 



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Me Moment

12/15/2016

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When was the last time you had a "me” moment?  Take time for yourself amidst the craziness of your week.  Glass of wine, Mani/Pedi appointment, bubble bath...Treat yourself to a favorite dessert or go see a movie. Walk on the beach with a friend or alone. You deserve it!  Make time for YOURSELF.  There are many ways to RECHARGE and we need it to prepare for being our best!

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Holiday Stress Tip

12/14/2016

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During the holidays, even the smallest item on your to-do list can cause a lot of stress.  Wrapping gifts was that dreaded task for me. My husband would go shopping and stack gifts in the closet and under the bed.  Kids would be lurking around the tree looking for a new item.  I would keep putting it off. Well, thinking about what you have to do everyday and all day is not good. It took a light bulb to go off to realize if I just do the task instead of thinking about it, life would be easier. One day I gave it a try... Now, I wrap the gifts as soon as I get home from shopping or as soon as my husband brings them in.  One  less thing on the to-do list can really help relieve holiday stress, and best of all, the kids love to see the new items appear randomly.
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What's for dinner?

12/12/2016

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Can deciding what you are going to give your family for DINNER be stressful?  This is a viable factor when you have kids.  There are hidden pressures stemming from society's association of what you feed your kids vs. what type of parent you are.   When my kids were small, I recall a lady shaking her head in disapproval as she watched my kids carry those happy meal boxes at the park.  "Yes, I am busy! My kids eat fast food a day or so per week -- days when I work late.  Where is the time to cook?"  In reality, I probably could have hired a chef with the money I spent on eating out.   We all have heard the stories of a friend whose kids preferred to eat celery and carrots over cookies and nuggets.   Again, what is for dinner?  The very sound of that makes my heels tremble on those days where you have hungry kids and a work or homework project that takes up most of your before-bedtime hours.   Moms need a stash of recipes that are FAST, HEALTHY, and FILLING or maybe a list of restaurants and a delivery service on speed dial.
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Quick Chicken Pot Pie

12/11/2016

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1 can of chicken
1 can of mixed vegetables
1 can of cream of chicken soup or 1/2 cream of chicken and 1/2 cream of mushroom
1 tsp of poultry seasoning (add to taste)
Pie Crust (2 pack - refrigerated)

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  Place all but pie crusts in a sauce pan on low heat.  Let simmer. Place pie crust in the bottom of a pie pan.  Fill. Place other crust on top like making a pie. Cut slits in top to vent. Bake 35 minutes and let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

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2-day Dinner Plan

12/11/2016

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Planning helps you fight stress.

12/11/2016

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Thinking about what you have to do and how you will get it done takes a little time each week, but it saves you so much in the end.   If you walked into my high school English teacher's class without a pencil, she would always ask, "Would you go to a battlefield without a gun?"  This makes so much sense to me now. How can you expect not to be stressed during the week, but you start it without a plan.  If you "wing it", I'm sure you can fly for a little while, but will you ever learn to soar?

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The Commitment to Being a Better YOU

12/7/2016

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Reduce stress by using PEACE:

Plan your week
Eat healthy and exercise
Accept help when available
Celebrate the little things
Encourage those that matter most
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