This week I was a part of two groups where the topic of discussion was self-care. In one group I was the facilitator for a group of moms whose children are in a rehabilitation hospital, critically ill due to accidents or illnesses.
Ten years ago I was actually one of those moms whose daughter was miraculously climbing her way out of a life-threatening illness.
In the other group, I was a participant along with other parents as part of a weekend retreat for families of special needs children.
I can say now as this week comes to an end, I’ve had a very interesting and most meaningful week. For I was in the presence of parents who exude amazing grace and fortitude of character.
This is a perfect time and place to share some ideas, tips and thoughts that came out of these powerful meetings.
10 ways to give to yourself during the extraordinary stresses of daily life:
So much of how we function, cope and handle the difficulties and big challenges in our life is about our choices, attitudes, priorities, and ability to think outside the box. And our ability and awareness of being mindful. Not being worried and overwhelming ourselves with the worries of tomorrow or the agonizing past, but focusing on the here and now and doing the best we can in this moment.
I leave you now with this beautiful example of creating a fun, stress-free moment, as told by one mom:
When her children come home from school, they all jump into her big bed, special needs children included, and hang out there with mom for about a half-hour, talking, chilling, rolling around, before the evening regimen begins. So instead of coming in the door to orders and stressful after-school frenzy, this mom has created a fun way to connect. I love it.
What’s your way?
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I like driving with music on and my windows down. So relaxing for me. This was another really inspirational and gives-me-a peaceful-feeling-inside-post! Thanks!
Hi Penina, ‘my’ beautiful young mommy,
Music with windows down is a great freeing feeling. And so uninhibiting.
Glad you liked this and that you got that peaceful feeling.
I’m sending your list to other busy Mums Harriet. *Love* it.
Encourage one another.
Elle.
Hi Elle,
Glad you love this enough to pass on to other Mums. Thank you so much.
Great advice, will be
Hi Vicki,
Thanks for popping by and commenting. Glad you find these pointers valuable.
This is a valuable list for everyone. Stress knows no gender, but yes, I’d be partial to Moms too! After all, they rock the cradle and rule the world. Thank you, Harriet! Hugs!