Do you ever feel stressed out with the insane length of “to-do” items on your list? Do you ever feel overwhelmed and frustrated by all that you think you have to get done? Do you ever get so task focused that you miss out on all the day-to-day connection and fun?
These questions come from the common theme of overwhelming stress that I so often hear from my clients. Did you know that stress can be a significant barrier in achieving and maintaining a healthy weight? Everyone is multi-tasking, missing out, and ending the day with their brain clicking through the “all I didn’t do” on the never ending proverbial “to-do list.” I’m pretty sure that we can all relate to this. We’re walking around trying to be the superwoman of all things to all people.
Our never-ending to-do lists and our task-oriented focus turn our brains into mental junk drawers. We’ve got so much going on up there that we are constantly missing what’s right in front of our faces. Clean out your mental junk drawer by refocusing your priorities.
Really, what’s going to happen if the dishes don’t get done? Or the bills don’t get paid until tomorrow? Or the sheets don’t get folded? So what if dinner turns into a dance party?! Who cares if your kiddos’ spaghetti ends up on the windows…only to be cleaned up by your dog’s slobbery tongue?! Shift your priorities and things that are stressful just may become fun!
Emily