Decompress

It has been a hectic day and it is almost time for bed. This word just popped into my head as I sit here working at this post.

There is time for everything. Right now, it is time to decompress, relax and take it easy. This morning’s reading was very relevant– good times and bad times are twin existences that cannot be denied. When times are good, be happy and when times are bad, take refuge in the fact that this too shall pass.

As I asses today’s events, I should have remembered to pause, appreciate, and live. These words help me remember and cope with the ever pressing demands of life, work, motherhood, and being alive which is a gift that should be treasured.

Here are some thoughts to share with you if you feel like everything is closing in on you like I am feeling right now. You just need a much needed break at the end of the day. I recommend that you find a spot in your house where you will not be interrupted. If your house is the source of your stress, go to your car. The key is finding a place where you can hear the quiet response of your heart.

Take a deep breath – right now, close your eyes. Inhale deeply and hold it for 3 seconds. You need to do it again until you feel your nerves calm down. I just did.

Let go – Let go of everything that makes you mad at the moment. If you are still stewing on today’s unfortunate events, it is time to stop.  The day is over and we cannot undo what has been done. They are in the past and we need to live in the present.

Calm down – Find out what will help you calm down. Is it a book? Is it listening to music? Is it meditation? Exercise? Do what works best for you. I know what works best for me – I find solace in music and writing. We need to lay our worries down because it will not add a day to our lives. We have to live our lives with a purpose.

Think positive – Yes, we were not our best today at work, at home, at a date, whatever the case maybe so what? There is room for growth. We can be better starting now. Identify your hot buttons so that you can respond better.  I should have known all of my hot buttons were being pressed all day. I realized that I should have reacted differently but I will not let the bad events of my day today stop me from believing tomorrow is going to be great.

Act Intentionally – When you start thinking positively then act with the best intentions. Speak power to yourself. Declare what you want to happen and act on it. The last two nights after I got home from work were very stressful. I am going to be intentional starting tomorrow and ensure that I leave the stress of work behind as soon as I get inside the house. My husband and I are usually good at this but January is a frenzied month for both of us at work.

Give Thanks – You are still alive and have hope. All is not lost yet. You will find your way.

I hope these simple steps have helped you. I hope you will sleep soundly tonight and wake up with a promise of a better day.  As always, I want to leave you with this: