I’m feeling a little blah, a little grouchy today. Perhaps its because its the weekend (we all know how much I love the weekend’s) or perhaps its because I literally feel like I have a hangover; I’m tired and nausea, which is impossible (the hangover) because I don’t drink when husband is away and when he is home its barely if at all. Today, yesterday, marks the end of a big week for everyone, school concerts- official start to Christmas for us, swimming tests, doctors appointments and trips to the city and its two days out before our swing ends and handsome husband is home; so the butterfly’s are starting to set in. I’m literally telling my children to bugger off and they are approaching me with fear. Hmmm not exactly what I want so I have turned to kindness girl and one of my favourite posts that I have printed, laminated and tacked to my wall. To up lift my mood the experts would say. Its read and been reread many many times. Thank you kindness girl.
7 things to do when you are grouchy… by kindness girl
1. Yell, Growl, Do a marge simpson groan, Send a text. Any physical sound or form of frustration will do. The kind that lets the inside get outside with out hurting anyone else. You may have to go outside, nature can hear you and absorb, she’s super old. Send an SOS text to a friend, especially if you don’t feel like really talking.
2.Take an Emergen-C, Chug a glass of water, Eat something green. I know this is the very LAST thing you feel like doing but chances are even if you don’t feel totally connected to your body, it is in need of some care if you are grouchy. It can’t hurt.
3. Make your bed or shower,Take a nap. I promise you, clean sheets are the way to a new mind and heart. If your bed is already made religiously, a nap is probably in order. If you can’t turn your brain off or if you have small children- just lay there and close your eyes- rest, that’s right, rest. Showering is also helpful, who knew? Running water is a thing.
4. Just finish one thing. If there is total chaos around you or if you are overwhelmed, just do one thing, nothing else, just one. It doesn’t even have to be big. Mine is this blog post, I already feel better and dishes and a meeting are still waiting for me.
5. Say no to one thing You don’t have to explain or apologize, just go to your e-mail right now and say you aren’t available and thank them, tell them you look forward to seeing so-and-so at the next meeting or event, or next opportunity- trust me, there is almost always another opportunity.
6. Make a sign. If you suck at telling people what you need, make a sign. I always get defensive and try to explain why I need all that, which is very little to begin with, just forget all that. I need… I need you to hug me… I need 30 minutes by myself… I need to know I’m not alone… I need time with you… I need to go see a movie… If your people feel annoyed or angry, they probably need something too. Tell them to make a sign and then maybe you can help each other.
7. Kindness will melt you, Remind yourself you are loveable. – what would you do for a grouchy person that you really love? Do whatever that is for yourself.
I like number 7 Im off to be kind to myself..oh and happy weekend to you..
xxD
