Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust

We all need a coping strategy to deal with the stresses that come up in life. My stress now is money, as it is for most of us. It is getting better, I see it, I feel it, I know it.

I used to be pretty high strung when it came to certain things. I still have a high sense of urgency (according to the DISC assesment I took). To me a high sense of urgency comes from bring a wife and mother. I run the house, pay the bills, teach the kids, for a while I was very busy with my own business too.

It can be very overwhelming trying to get it all done. I read once men live longer happier lives if they were married. LOL Well that is a no brainer to me! I adore my husband, he is a really great guy, but sometimes I feel like I do more for the kids, him, etc...

We are naturally amped to try to make life for those around us comfortable, happy and nice. When we add bills, doctors visits, birthday parties, oil changes, laundry, dishes and meals just for starters it is no wonder we are frazzled. Add in stress about loss of income or mounting bills and it is a perfect storm for a break down.

I was on the verge of a break down last week. I am pretty tough. I bitch some times, but I power through hard times. I yell, but I don't cry often. I am loving and kind, but I don't take BS either. So last week was a real doozy! It almost had me begging for mercy and then it all got so much better.

Here are a few of my tips and tricks. It is work and it isn't a cure all, but I went from a worn out stress case last week, to having a really great day today and I know more are on the way!

1. Get rid of junk. Junk is stressful. I know you may need some of it in the future or you think you will, but be honest, will you be able to find it? Is your sanity worth the $5, $10 or $15 it would cost to replace it if you did need it? My seven year old shocked the hell out of me yesterday. She donated ALL of her Polly Pockets, half her barbies and random other stuff Garbage bags full. She only kept her favorite toys, her American Girl dolls, her Petshops, her favorite stuffed toys, her Faery collection and her books. She doesn't even miss them and she earned money to buy paint to redo her room.
Once we see past the junk to what we could do, it makes the donating or letting go easier!
WHEN YOU CLEAR SPACE, YOU HAVE MORE TIME TO LIVE!!! YOU SPEND LESS TIME SHUFFLING AND CLEANING YOU STUFF! =
Happiness!!
2. Focus on the good and more good will come. Be grateful and repeat to yourself what you are grateful for.
3. What gets me through stressful days? Three words..."Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust! Just let it go and have Faith, Trust it will all work out and believe in magic!
4. Be kind to yourself, physically and mentally. You are your own worst enemy or best friend.

I hope you find this helpful.

Have a beautiful, creative and inspired day!
Amy