Stress Management for Moms: 2010

What are Affirmations and How Do They Work?

What are affirmations and how do they work? These are the types of questions that I have found the most common. I love the use of affirmations and believe them to be very powerful tools for creating change, give clarity to our desires, and solidify goals. For those of you that would like to incorporate the use of affirmations in your daily life, but are not quite sure how to get started, or those of you that are already using them, but could benefit from a fresh perspective on their value. This recording is for you.

I hope you enjoy the following example of the purist form of using affirmations that I have ever witnessed. Please watch little Jessica’s daily affirmation chant.
Jessica's Affirmation Chant

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The Top 10 Tools for Living Your Best Life

By Jeanette Griffin

Whatever your goals are for creating a positive lifestyle—whether it is creating a less stressed life, setting new health goals, strengthening your relationships, or being more motivated to accomplish your goals—the following tools have the greatest impact on my life and countless others’...Read more...

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Let Go and Live: Experiencing Emotional Freedom

By Jeanette Griffin

Having children is one of the best training grounds for learning the all too important lesson of letting go. We begin learning this from the time our child takes their first unassisted step. We feel mixed emotions as our child let’s go of our hand and steps away from us. It can be both exciting and sad to see them growing up and away. It doesn’t come easy for most moms to do it with ease; we want to hold onto our child(ren) for dear life as long as we can. It is within our human DNA to hold on. It is also taught to us by our parents, peers, and society to “hold on for dear life, “and “keep a grip on reality.”

Just as with having no control over our child growing and moving away, we cannot control our lives by placing rigid expectations on how it should be. This is one of the biggest causes of emotional stress...Read more...

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Progressive Muscle Relaxation: Stress Management for Body Tension Reduction

By Jeanette Griffin

There are many methods for reducing stress. Progressive muscle relaxation is used for reducing overall body tension. So what is it? PMR is a tension-reducing technique that takes the participant through a sequence of tensing and relaxing of specific muscle groups. The participant begins with the muscles in the face, tensing all of these muscles and holding the tension to the count of ten. They will then allow these muscles to relax for a count of ten. They will repeat the process working through each set of the muscles until all of the body has been relaxed.

With regular, dedicated practice, PMR can help you become familiar with your body’s tension habits...Read more...

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Emotional Eating: Its Cause and How to Control it

By Jeanette Griffin

Can you relate to this? It’s dinner hour and you’re already worn down from the day but you’ve got to get the kids fed before you have to rush out the door to get the kids soccer practice and karate class. You get the dinner on the table but the kids are fighting, the phone is ringing, and no one wants to sit down to eat. You grab a few quick bites as you clean up the mess and get everyone out the door. Later that night you start hearing the Ben & Jerry’s calling from the freezer, eat three scopes, and convince yourself that you deserved a treat after the long, hard day you had. Finally the kids are in bed and it’s time to check emails and relax in front of the TV. The bag of chips in the cabinet starts sounding pretty good right about now. This spree of mindless grazing most likely had nothing to do with hunger—this type of eating is more like the result of... Read more...

"Every woman should eat for the long run so she can manage the short stops of crisis." - Jane Fonda

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Relieve Your Stress with Sex

By Jeanette Griffin

Sex does lower stress. You have heard it here. I highly recommend sex for reducing stress but for many worn out moms sex can be one of the last things on your mind. New moms are not only dealing with being tired but it is quite common to have hormone levels interfere with the libido at this time. The man wants sex and the woman wants... Read more...

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What is a Comfort Zone and Are You Still Comfortable There?

By Jeanette Griffin

As mothers we are told how important it is to have routines. Routines help our children feel secure and keep the household running smoothly. They make for a less stressed life. We learn to trust these routines and feel that they help maintain sanity and balance in our lives. What I am about to tell you goes against all of those principles that you have heard up until now.

But first I’d like to confess something. Read more...

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Not "Just a Mom"

This was a story I read the other day and I wanted to share it with all of you marvelous SAHM out there. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. I would like to dedicate to all of you amazing SWAHM.

By Author Unknown

A woman named Emily renewing her driver's license at the County Clerk's office was asked by the woman recorder to state her occupation. She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself.

"Of course I have a job," snapped Emily. "I'm a mother." Read More...

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Practicing Mindful Parenting

By Jeanette Griffin

The relationship between a child and a parent can often include conversations that can leave a parent flustered and feeling as if they’re not being heard. You know the scenario where the child asks if they can have that certain toy as you’re rushing through the store and they keep asking and then it can result into a full blown tantrum. Or you know the one where you ask your child to clean up their room and a day later the dirty socks are still lying on the floor toys and books are all around the room. What do we do? Read more...

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Change

By Jeanette Griffin

Do you find yourself wanting change but not knowing where to begin? Or maybe you find it hard to believe change is possible?

For the most part, everyone wants change. We crave for change in the environment of the world in which we live and change in ourselves. It is a human condition to seek for what we don’t have and look for ways of acquiring it. Read more...

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Exercising Your Optimism

By Jeanette Griffin

As a parent, I know that I would much rather inspire and nurture the qualities of an optimist that sees life as a glass half full than a pessimist that sees the glass as half empty. It does seem easier for our minds to think about what might go wrong rather than what could go right.

The purist form of optimism that I have ever witnessed is the optimism of a child. Read more...

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Summers can be Stress-less

By Jeanette Griffin

Summer is meant to be a lazy, relaxed time. But for some family’s summer is the time for kids to be bored and moms to be stressed and overwhelmed by all of their family’s activities. In order to save your sanity and enjoy the extra family time you need to be present, prepared, pampered.

The following are some ways to put some Zen into your summertime plans. Read more...

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Do You Get Your 8 Hours?

By Jeanette Griffin
Busy moms have busy lives. Who has time for sleep, right? A good night’s rest is often one of the first things to go with the birth of a child. Lack of sleep is one of the mom job requirements. All of those middle of the night feedings, staying up late with sick kids, and those bad dream nights. A mom is also a multi-tasking machine. We try to get it all done before the day’s end and for some moms that often means working well into the evening after the kids are in bed. Read more...

“People who say they sleep like a baby usually don't have one.” - Leo J. Burke

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Working Mom’s Guilt

By Jeanette Griffin

Do you ever feel a twinge of Working Mom guilt?

Every working mom has experienced Working Mom guilt at some point or another. It can be heart wrenching to leave your little one in the hands of their daycare provider after prying their little hands from your leg while they are crying at the top of their lungs, “NO MOMMY DON’T GO!” This would cause any mom to feel like they’ve just earned the “Worst Mom of the Century Award.”

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Stop Wasting Your Time

By Jeanette Griffin

Life can get so cluttered with stuff, commitments and responsibilities that it becomes difficult to remember life without all of the stress of it. How often do you find yourself dreaming about a calm peaceful life without all of the chaos? If we could only push an easy button and a life without stress would appear. Read more...

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Tension Headaches

By Jeanette Griffin

Researchers had believed at one time that tension headaches were caused by built up tension in the muscles of the face and neck. New research has shown that stress is one of the leading causes for tension headaches. Stress causes fluctuations in the neurotransmitters of the brain the brain chemicals (serotonin and endorphins). They believe that this induces these types of headaches. Read more...

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The Power of Gratitude Journaling

By Jeanette Griffin

As a busy mom, I know how easy it is to get caught up in the small stuff and get stuck there sometimes. Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff, an article by Richard Carlson, PhD, states that we should not "Ignore problems or pretend they do not exist.” One thing that I have found helpful to me when I begin to get too caught up in the trivial things in life is to find things to be grateful for. Gratitude is a powerful antidote to stress. It takes our focus off of our problems in life and allows us to reconnect with the things that are good. Read more...

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The 10 Minute Vacation

Most moms experience frustration, annoyance, and feelings of exhaustion at times but if you have you noticed an increase in feelings of anxiousness, if the littlest things get you angry, if it seem like you always have a headache coming on, or you just never feel really rested. You may be suffering from stress. While the effects of stress are unique to every person, there are certain influences of stress that are common. Read more…

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So Stressed Out?

There are more women stressed today than in our mother's day. Why?

By Jeanette Griffin

Did you know that women enjoy their free time less than men?

The moms of today are carrying a heavier load. New research has shed some light on the why. It has shown that women dealing with the pressures of life become even more caught up in our care taking, and nurturing side as a means to deal with stress. This is compounded by personal and societal pressures to be the perfect caretakers of our families, and homes. Research suggests women still feel more responsible for taking care of children and housework, even if their spouses are pitching in more than they once did.

The women of our society have been socialized to be the caretakers of others. There are still more
women than men that are juggling career, family, and their home. Read more …

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Mom Time in Two, Five, or Fifteen Minutes

By Jeanette Griffin

As a mom I know how hectic life can get but I also know how important it is to take care of myself and how hard it can be to find time do to it. We all can fit in two, five, or fifteen minutes. Moms do so much for everyone else; we deserve a few minutes of me time.

It’s important that we moms don’t forget ourselves in the busyness of our hectic lives though. When we let ourselves get worn down everyone suffers. This can lead to stress, exhaustion, and a sense of being overwhelmed. To take a few minutes each day to nurture yourself and find healthy ways to relax and relieve stress.

“What I know for sure is that giving yourself time to just be and not do is essential to fulfilling your mission as a human being.” - Oprah

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MOPS International - Mothers of Preschoolers

MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers. MOPS International exists to meet the needs of every mom - urban, suburban and rural moms, stay-at-home and working moms, teen, single and married moms - moms with different lifestyles who all share a similar desire to be the very best moms they can be! MOPS recognizes that the years from infancy through kindergarten are foundational in a mother-child relationship and are filled with unique needs.

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An Example of an Over - Stressed Mom

The following link is just an example of the things that can happen when moms becomes over-stressed.

“For any mom who's ever felt frazzled, overwhelmed or rushed, this show is for you”- Oprah

Overwhelmed Mothers

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Terri Hatcher Getting Hatched

Terrie Hatcher a busy mom and actress wrote the following entry in her blog GetHatched. “Motherhood. Career. Relationships. Friendships. The more experienced I've become at all aspects of being a woman, (and by experienced I do mean OLDER) the more I realize and treasure that I am part of a magnificent community.
Women, in all of our multi-tasking, chore-juggling, diverse-life role-playing glory, are the force behind everything. We are the caregivers, the nurturers, the lovers, and teachers. We do the laundry, clean the house, feed the pets, drive the carpool, and as if that wasn't enough of a job, we often bring home the bacon. (And then cook it, too!)
We graciously take on these responsibilities because we have big hearts and deep wells of commitment. But the weight of all of this too often leaves us drained and craving support of our own."
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Five Minutes Away from Relaxation

Meditation for busy mom’s
By Jeanette Griffin

When the pressure of parenthood begins to build it is natural to look for ways to de-stress. A Busy mom’s life can leave us feeling overloaded and overwhelmed and it is natural to want relief. Sometimes the means by which many moms look for relief are not productive or healthy. Such as overeating, smoking, drinking, even excessive exercise can be harmful. There are many stress management techniques and one of the most well-know is Meditation. Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years. It was originally intended to help deepen the understanding of sacred and mystical forces of life. Today, meditation is used for relaxation and stress reduction. It has been known for its ability to calm and restore peace.

Mayo Clinic stated “Meditation can give you a sense of calm, peace and balance that benefits both your emotional well-being and your overall health.”

As a busy Mom it can be difficult to find 30 minutes to sit, let alone to sit quietly. Meditation is not difficult to do; it does not need to be done on a regular base or in extensive sessions. Short, frequent meditation can offer some of the biggest gains.

Try to be mindful throughout the day and notice moments within your day that you can take five minutes to slow your mind, and body.

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An Organized Life = A Balanced Life

By Jeanette Griffin

Cynthia Ewer Editor, Organized Home and author of Houseworks: How to Live Clean, Green and Organized at Home Stated "Clutter can clog the smooth workings of any home, imposing heavy costs on the household." The "clutter clog" not only creates of stress, but it can also be caused by stress.

Often times the emotions tied up with stress will cause us to lose the interest in organizing life, but this disorganization can lead to greater stress. When the morning rush is met with looking for misplaced keys, shoes, phones, or paperwork, it adds to those “life spinning out of control” feelings. Read more ...

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Mom You Can Be Happy

By Jeanette Griffin

Ever mommy has her moments. We have moments when we are completely head over heels in love with our children and others that we are at our “last straw”. They can bring out the worst in us, anger, frustration and even resentment. This doesn’t make us bad moms just real moms. Two easy ways of putting the happy back into being a mom are the following. Read more ...

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Not Enough Minutes

By Jeanette Griffin

I have never met a mom that didn’t feel like there are never enough minutes in her day. If you have fallen prey to the “Not Enough Minutes” problem, it’s time to get a mommy time management makeover. Most moms can list a hundred-and-one reasons why their “me time” has fallen to the bottom of their to-do list. Read more...

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Journal Your Way to Less Stress

By: Jeanette Griffin

Journaling is a powerful tool. It has helped many women manage the stress in their lives. Stress can be associated to a woman’s relationships; relationships with their spouse, a child, or other family members, or work, also health concerns for themselves or a family member. Journaling is one of the most widely used methods for management of stress.
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These are some of the results that journaling can bring. If you would like to learn more about managing stress contact CoachJeanette@apositivelifestyle.com

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The 4 Most Common Mommy Stressors

By Jeanette Griffin

Every mom stresses. For many moms the worrying begins before their child is even born. She worries if she is eating well enough, taking the right vitamins, is the baby moving enough… Most moms would agree that the worries and concerns are all worth the extra heart burn with the first snuggle, the first smile, the first coo. Children enter our lives bearing gifts. They endear us from the get go and the new-parent euphoria can leave us with a case of temporary “New Parent Amnesia”. New Parent Amnesia puts us in a state where we lose all or most of our memory of our pre-parent life.

Our children also bring with them a whole new set of responsibilities. Responsibilities that can leave even the most prepared parent feeling overwhelmed and ill prepared. Parental stress doesn’t go away it only changes and takes on new facets Read more...

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No Isn’t a Dirty Word

It’s okay to be at the top of your priority list.

By Jeanette Griffin

Why is “NO” such a hard word for many women to fit into their vocabulary? Could it be that it is easier just to say “yes"? Psychologists have speculated for years that women are trained to say yes to others' needs, even at our own expense. Our mind may say “no” but our hearts... Read more...

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Unhealthy Coping Isn’t the Answer

It’s time to get educated
By: Jeanette Griffin

When dealing with the many stressors in life. We tend to look for the wrong things to pick us up and make us feel better; some of those things include food, alcohol, sleep or drugs. Read more ...

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Walking is Meditation in Motion

By: Jeanette Griffin

Walk your way to less stress. Walking is one of the preferred methods for managing stress, but why? It puts some you time back into your day. It gets your body moving, your heart pumping, and gives you an opportunity to set aside the worries and struggles of the day. The following are some ways that the body responds to walking that makes it such an excellent way to reduce stress. Read more...

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Re- Connecting With “YOU”

By: Jeanette Griffin

Moms stress can be the result of feeling disconnected with the woman that existed before entering the mom stage of our lives. Have you ever caught yourself looking in the mirror and asking yourself “when did I lose myself in this journey”?

Teaching Kids the Art of Living

By: Jeanette Griffin

Kids are experiencing more stress related health issues today than ever before. The peak in children's heightened stress related health issues seem to be linked to that of the adults in their lives. When parents are dealing with more stress related issues their children may also. Read more...

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The Power of a Hug

By: Jeanette Griffin

A hug is a wonderful way to show someone you love them, a hug doesn’t just feel good they have some amazing health benefits. Read more...

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The Morning Rush

A mom’s most stressful time of day
By Jeanette Griffin

According to MyGloss.com

“A new study has pinpointed the most stressful time of day for today’s busy moms: 8:25 A.M. The morning rush to get everyone in the house ready, breakfast and lunches prepared and out the door on time to make it to school and work causes the most tension. In a poll of over 2,000 working mothers, over 40% of the respondents said they were stressed out before even getting to their desks at work for the day.” Read more...

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Stress is Different than Anxiety

By Jeanette Griffin

Have you ever questioned what you’re dealing with when you’re going through feelings of anxiousness, nervousness, frustration, or irritation at life? Do you ever wonder if its anxiety or stress? Many people don’t know there is a difference between the two. Let’s try to give some clarity to this question.

What is the difference between feeling stressed and having an anxiety disorder? Read more...

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