Re: carol A and other Brave Souls

[Guest guest]

>>> Proposal for eating and living during higher stress than

usual:...<<<

Ceep,

Excellent advice, as usual! I so appreciate your calm wisdom.

I agree that routines are so very important in dealing with stress

and upheaval in our lives. They can be so soothing for all of us. As

a school social worker, I am constantly encouraging parents of

children who are having difficulties to have set routines in the

morning to get the day off to a good start, at night to help promote

a good night's sleep, at homework time to help with getting down to

task, and during holidays to provide a sense of belonging and

grounding.

I try to follow the same routine every morning: let the dogs out,

feed the animals, make DH's breakfast and my protein shake, then

drink my shake and take my vits/minerals while I read emails. Nothing

exciting or special, but if I don't get those steps in, I feel

somewhat unsettled all day. If I follow the routine, no matter how

hectic and unpredictable the day becomes, I start from a calm, solid

base.

Sheri

In Sunny Florida