Bend Health’s Post

Day 10 of a fresh, new year! Have you followed through with your shiny new plan that started 10 days ago? Or are you trying to figure out why things are still the same. ❓How do you manage your day-to-day tasks, and how can you modify these things to include your new tasks? Habit stacking is a great technique. ❓Do you feel as if you can't complete a task without the help of someone? ❓Do you have a plan to become more self-reliant? What's one thing you're working on to build self-reliance? Fun fact: If your parent(s) or caregiver(s) shielded you from childhood downfalls, they might have inadvertently missed an opportunity for you to develop self-reliance and coping skills. Avoiding discomfort might set you on a lifelong avoidance of challenges. Keep in mind, mishandled pain doesn't just disappear; it can grow into unexpected behaviors later on. Reference: https://lnkd.in/gm3ZxSXd #Adapt #RightNow #ThriveNeverSettle

With summer approaching, you might wonder how to take time off while keeping your practice running. Taking a vacation is important; a break provides mental rejuvenation, prevents burnout, and enhances productivity upon your return. To read tips on how to keep your practice going while on vacation-so you can take a break without feeling like your business is falling apart-read here: https://bit.ly/3yVZGMO

You don't have to go it alone. ❤️ Overcoming bad habits and poor mental health are steep mountains to climb. You may need help to overcome it. And that's ok. I am here to guide your journey. If I'm not right for you, someone is. Find them. Or get in touch with me to see what my help looks like for you. Reach out as your next, small, strategic step toward change. https://lnkd.in/gYmUHScq #LifeCoach #Coaching #NextSteps #TakeCareofYourself #HealthMatters

Today’s Self-Care Challenge (Day 23) is to Identify 3 stressors in your life. Once you have named them, you can start to counteract them 🤺 Give it a try. Identify 3 things that are stressing you out 🧮 Then think about what could reduce or remove these concerns 🤔 How could you reduce the impact? ⬇️ Who could you ask for help or support? 💁🏼♀️ Once you identify a stressor, you can take a more objective view of it 👓 When you have accomplished THAT, you’ll be surprised at how many things are actually very simple to solve. But first we have to NAME them ✍️ I’ll start with a few simple ones of my own… I feel stressed about Owning my own business (I’ve bever done it before) 🏢 -What can reduce the impact?  Having a business coach who can help me know what I don’t know and being patient with myself and the process ✅ -Who can I ask for support? Other entrepreneurs and business owners for advice and camaraderie ✅ Kids off school for the summer (chaos multiplied by chaos) 🎪 -What can reduce the impact? Giving them daily assignments to keep them engaged and busy so they don’t ask me for snacks every 3.2 seconds ✅ -Who can I ask for support? Friends/moms to set up playdates (or as my youngest now calls them “hang outs”) ✅ Side note: apparently playdates around here expire at the age of 8 years old. After that, the kids are too cool for play dates.  Now, they “Hang out” 😎 Politics (why does every election year seem to get worse and worse?) 🏛️ -What can reduce the impact? Don’t get sucked into media.  Especially avoid media that is intentionally divisive and obviously over the top.  They used to call that propaganda. (Now that I say that, just avoid media as much as possible…unless it is from a source you trust… BBC?) 🙈 -Who can I ask for support? I can VOTE and ask others to vote ☑️ Your turn. What are you feeling stressed about?  What can reduce the impact?  Who can you ask for support? And if you don’t feel like you have anyone to ask for support. Book a call.  📲 Stress reduction strategies are my specialty. You don’t have to figure it all out alone! 🫂

Feeling a little overwhelmed? You’re not alone. The start of a new year can feel daunting at times. Here we share our ultimate guide to coping with overwhelm (read or listen): https://ow.ly/86wU50Qk76t

Feeling decision fatigue?.. Same here! As a busy, ambitious mum, I probably make - ooo, lets see…100+ decisions a day 😳 👉🏽 What I need to prioritise in in my business. 👉🏽 What my little one eats, wears, and learns. 👉🏽 How to squeeze joy into my schedule (workout or coffee, anyone?). 👉🏽 Balancing home life with my husband (and never-ending chores!). We all know the struggle. Even with a super supportive partner, the mental load can be a leeettle bit overwhelming. That’s why I created the “Should I Cancel Plans?” tool — for those moments when your child’s sick, but you REALLY need some time out with your friends or partner. Should you bail on plans again? Or will your little one be totally fine without you? Making decisions around our kids can be so clouded in emotion. This tool helps cut through that fog and lets you make choices based on facts, not feelings. It takes less than 2 minutes and has already saved others hours of deliberation. Want to try it next time your little one’s unwell? Download it for free via the link in the comments! I'd love to hear how you get on with it 💬

Lower Control = More Anxiety 🧠 Kids' response to stress depends on their sense of control. When they have strategies to handle stress, they can turn it into performance fuel. But when stress is unpredictable and control is low, anxiety can spike. Learn why autonomy matters in managing stress and anxiety. Read more on my blog ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/guX_CxS6

Lower Control = More Anxiety 🧠 Kids' response to stress depends on their sense of control. When they have strategies to handle stress, they can turn it into performance fuel. But when stress is unpredictable and control is low, anxiety can spike. Learn why autonomy matters in managing stress and anxiety. Read more on my blog ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/g294P22g