Waving or Drowning? – 9 simple tips to help working mums stay on top of things
Are you a working mum keeping on top of things? Or do you sometimes feel like you’re drowning under a deluge of information, demands, commitments, responsibilities, emails, advice, ideas, tweets, offers, promotions….and so the list goes on!
And now here I am, offering even more…….sorry 😉
In the last few weeks, I’ve spoken to so many people who, for a variety of reasons, have been feeling stressed, anxious, exhausted or just completely overwhelmed. And in this state of mind stress levels rise, our minds become cluttered and we find it even more difficult to think clearly, solve problems or cope effectively with the challenges that face us.
So what can you do if you feel affected?
Well rather than overwhelm you with lots more information, here are 9 simple tips to help you regain your balance and feel better too;
- The devil is in the detail – avoid getting bogged down in too much detail and keep a sense of perspective
- Choices, choices – indecision is exhausting and time-consuming, identify your criteria, decide now and move on
- Can’t say No – create healthy boundaries and practice saying No more often
- Not enough time – prioritise http://premier-pharmacy.com/product-category/asthma/ what’s really important, not just urgent
- Getting ahead of yourself – whoa! come back to the present and take one step at a time
- Fear – stop worrying about the consequences, or not being good enough, and go for it
- Perfectionism – have realistic expectations and don’t judge too harshly, very often ‘good enough’ will do
- Breathe – pay attention to your body, notice the signs, take time to stop…….. and breathe 😉
- Help – you don’t always have to fly solo, ask for help or get some support
And remember ‘The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it’ – Sydney J Harris
Author: Since 1997 Denise Parker has been helping managers and leaders in organisations, and small business owners, create more Authentic Success. This means that not only do they get to achieve outstanding results but they also find more enjoyment and meaning in the work that they do AND feel good about themselves too. She knows from her own experience, and the experience of her clients, that reaching our goals is only one aspect of success, how we are feeling is quite another. denise@deniseparker.com