The topic of my post on the Equals Record this week: ways of coping with stress. One tried-and-true method? Chocolate (in moderation, of course). But what happens when the sweet stuff isn't enough?
An excerpt from the new post: Stress happens. To everyone. And it has its upsides (I'm convinced, for example, that I work more efficiently under pressure). But the effects of stress aren't always pretty. For the most part, stress is uncomfortable. It's inevitable. It's... stressful. But as I've gotten older, I've learned that it doesn't have to mean my day is ruined. Having a mile-long to-do list or an encroaching deadline doesn't have to be debilitating. A blank screen doesn't necessarily mean I'm going to run and hide. Instead, it can turn into a date with a bag of chocolate-covered marshmallows.
See more at the Equals Record, here. (Also, you can find all of my past entries, here.) Thank you so much for your support, as always!
Print by Rock the Custard. Be sure to check out their Etsy shop - it's full of gems!
You want to know what else helps? Oysters at Maison.
ReplyDeleteLately life has been throwing me stressful curve balls (exciting curve balls though!) and my best stress reliever is a yoga class followed by a few glasses of red wine. Yum!
ReplyDeleteHow come it's never occurred to me to spell stressed backwards? Brilliant! Loved your post and just left a comment over at the Equals Record :)
ReplyDeleteStevie P, I 100% agree.
ReplyDeleteAmy, that sounds wonderful. There's a yoga studio two doors down from me, and I'm embarrassed to say I haven't gone yet - maybe now's the time!
Lisa, thank you!
I LOVE that print! I should get one for my desk. Loved your post, as well. I'm also too often battling deadlines and making myself put words onto the screen just to get going. My favorite way to beat stress is by taking a ballet class...and following it up with a nice cocktail. ;)
ReplyDeleteHeather, thank you so much! Ballet classes sound awesome - I have thought about taking one (I have ZERO experience) but I haven't worked up the courage yet!
ReplyDeletei laughed at "neon gummy skulls" haha. love it. enjoyed this post! stress has been such a normal part of life lately...exercise or time with friends is always my go-to! ...or cuddles with dexter. :)
ReplyDeleteJen, cuddles with Dexter - what could be better? :)
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