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PARENTING STRESS

PARENTING STRESS - YOU DESERVE A BREAK TODAY

Stress is a natural part of our day-to-day lifestyle - especially as parents! It is our bodies’ defense system. When we sense a danger –such as a vicious dog ready to attack - our bodies will release adrenaline and other chemicals that make us alert, increase our strength and stamina, raise our blood pressure and speed up our reaction time. This is its positive effect and it can be utilized for short-term goals. For instance people that usually procrastinate seem to be able to get projects completed much easier when time is of the essence and they are under the gun.

On the negative side, if stress is prolonged it can result in feelings of frustration and anger, which may lead to depression. There are also a myriad of health problems that can develop such as ulcers, high blood pressure, insomnia, and on the much more serious side, heart disease and stroke.

The plan is not to totally eliminate stress but learn how to manage it and use it to motivate, without overwhelming our lives.

Here are some possible solutions that you can use as a parent to help manage your stress. So even if the average day for you starts at the crack of dawn and doesn’t end until 11 PM, you can still incorporate these tips into your daily life to help you cope with stress better, so it doesn’t get the better of you.

• Exercise - it may seem like the idea of a 30-minute jog or walk is just added stress but in truth it is one of the best stress relievers around. Set your alarm a half hour earlier and make it a daily routine just for you.
• Learn to say no - If you are feeling like you are juggling too many things at the moment and someone asks something of you that you really don’t have the time or inclination to do, say no. If you have trouble doing that without feeling guilty, remember practice makes perfect.
• Delegate - Have your older teenager get supper started such as making a salad, or get the little ones to set the table. It is really OK to ask for help - you don’t have to be Super Mom or Dad.
• Make sure you get some “ME” time on a regular basis. Do something you enjoy such as a weekly massage or lunch with your best friend.
• Learn to meditate - Neuroscientists have found that test subjects that meditate on a regular basis change their brain activity to different areas of the cortex - brain waves in the stress-prone right frontal cortex move to the more tranquil left frontal cortex. This decreases the negative effects of stress, mild depression and anxiety.

Give yourself a break today and every day, even if it is for only a few minutes. Take this time for yourself and everyone around you will benefit, especially your children.

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