Stress Less

This past week was a bit stressful. On Wednesday I got a call before lunch to pick the girls up from school. My youngest, Quinn, had chills. I came as soon as I could to find a symptomless child and her sister, Reese, waiting for me in the office.

Moving forward from this point I was quite impressed with myself. I contacted the Covid centre straight away and managed to get an appointment that same day. I also was very proactive in reaching out to the doctors office in case there was an exception to the rule and Quinn could go back to school without getting a Covid test at all. By Friday morning the result was in and both girls reluctantly (but also happily) returned to school.

How I handled the initial call, however, wasn’t behaviour I would like to repeat. I don’t actually recall exactly how it went, but my boyfriend reminded me that I coach people to live without stress and here I was, forgetting my own words of wisdom…feeling anxious and disappointed and overwhelmed all at the same time. I really appreciated hearing this from him. Whenever I’m in a space where I’m not thinking clearly or I’m acting a bit crazy, a reminder of what’s rational and reasonable (combined with a hug that everything is going to be okay) is exactly what I need.

So, I vow to stress less.

I know the difference between reacting and responding and so in the future I will be quick to remind myself that some things are simply out of our control. And so to take a deep breath and form a plan from a place of peace and patience and understanding.

Life rarely goes the way we expect, but that’s part of the adventure! So let’s embrace the mystery of the unknown and trust that we can competently handle whatever comes our way in a calm and kosher manner.

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Wishing you more peace, balance, happiness, vibrant health and lasting love.

Sandy xo