Discover how easy it is to use deep breathing to relax. Counterproductive thoughts often start with words like “never” or “I can't”, leaving no room for progress because hope is undermined. Help your children learn to add the transformative word “yet” to their thoughts. Hope has been restored. It can also make you want to do things and stay active.
Your words will remain in your children's minds for many years as they strive to realistically evaluate challenges as a first step in overcoming them. While it may seem like there's nothing you can do to combat stress in your life, there are healthy steps you can take to free yourself from stress and recover the control. If you're stressed, whether because of your work or something more personal, the first step to feeling better is to identify the cause.
