Category Archives: Just For Mom
First Aid Kit Essential Checklist
It is important to be prepared for whatever life throws at you. One way you can do this is to have a well-stocked first aid kit. Emergencies come in all sizes from your child falling off a bike, stepping on glass, or even getting stung by a bee. You can buy a first aid kit or build your own. Just remember that often times we go through the items and forget to refill it. What we do is keep a list on the door of the shelf we keep the first aid kit on to write down what was used that way the supplies can be added to the weekly shopping list. Keep an eye on expiration dates and refresh them as needed.
Mom, Do You Want More Me Time?
By Aurelia Williams, author of Journey to Joy
Let’s see. You did the laundry, dropped the boys off at Karate and the girls at dance class, stopped at the grocery store for a few last minute dinner items…What’s missing? As you were taking care of everyone else all day long, did you remember to take care of yourself?
I know it can be hard to carve out space for you, since being a mom is a full time job, but taking care of yourself helps you have the strength and energy to keep taking care of everyone else, from your children to the snake your son left in the pocket of his dirty jeans. It’s all part of what I teach my Journey to Joy students. It IS possible to find the time to get what you need done.
Emotional Freedom Technique
Created by Gary Craig, the Emotional Freedom Technique, or EFT, is a non-invasive procedure similar to acupuncture. The process requires you to tap on specific points of your body with your fingertips. Electrical impulses are sent through your body which enables the body itself to rebalance and unblock the various energies of the body. When verbal affirmations or sayings are added, the results are considered by some to be amazing.
People have been learning and using the Emotional Freedom Technique for a variety of maladies ranging from anxiety to weight loss to insomnia. Yes, it is possible to use this technique if you’re having problems getting to sleep. The process is easy to learn and once learned will take little time when needed.
Top Sleep Boosters
When you’re having problems sleeping, the only thing you want is to drift off into peaceful, uninterrupted sleep. You could use an over-the-counter sleep aide, but you can also try one of these more natural methods to help you fall asleep. They are considered to be the top sleep boosters and one of them is sure to ease you into dreamland.
You Can Learn to Be an Optimist
Do you ever wonder how some people manage to bounce through their life without seemingly having a care in the world? When you see someone who is consistently looking at life in a positive way, it doesn’t necessarily mean they don’t have any worries. It simply means they have learned the skill of being an optimist and looking at the silver lining of most situations.
Being an optimist doesn’t come easy for all of us, and often it’s a skill that really needs to be worked at. However, with a little practice and patience you too can start looking at the brighter side of life. Here are a few ideas to help you get started:
Healthy Snack Ideas that Help You Lose Weight
It’s not uncommon for people to try to shed extra pounds. Many times people decide to try to lose weight at the beginning of the New Year. If you’re trying to slim down, here are some healthy snack ideas to help you lose weight.
People often think that when they’re trying to drop extra pounds they’re limited to what they can eat, and that’s true to a degree. But, there’s no need to starve yourself or eat nothing but rice cakes. You can have snacks which are healthy and taste great so you won’t have to suffer while you’re slimming down.
Create Everyday Rituals to Feel Relaxed
Stress is something that nearly everyone deals with from day-to-day. And, when you’re feeling stressed at the end of the day, you may want to create everyday rituals to feel relaxed. Everyday rituals can do much to reduce stress and anxiety.
How do rituals help you relax? Knowing ahead of time what your evening holds for you can begin the process of de-stressing. You don’t have to worry about what you’re going to do because you do the same thing every day. The evening, or at least a small part of it, is planned ahead of time which can be very freeing.
Happy Foods
While most people are aware that medication can help alter their moods, many people prefer a more natural approach – finding foods which can make them happy rather than turning to medication. You may be surprised at the number of happy foods you have available to you right now.
A quick tour of your kitchen or local grocers’ can help you find a few key items which can assist in triggering your brain into happiness, without the need for medication. Many of the most common “comfort” foods also contain multiple nutrients known to uplift moods and general state of mind. These are omega-3 fats, folic acid, vitamin B12 as well as selenium.
