Hi coffee,

For the long commute try listening to books on tape, a comedy, or meditation CDs.

For work, have rest stops throughout the day. Chair yoga… And everyone has to use the bathroom, right? Have like a mini spa experience in the bathroom. Skin brushing, moisturizing, relaxation, breathing, visualizing. For lunch or a snack have goat’s milk or goat cheese, nuts, lemon water, a salad. Drink a lot of water so you don’t get fatigued.

OK, when my MIL was dying, I told my frazzled, weary DH, “On any given day you can work, take care of the house/kids/family or visit your mother. Pick two.” It was such a relief to him that he didn’t have to Do It All in a day, every day.

Like, I don’t know your job, but Batching helps: Do paper work Monday, Phone Calls Tuesday, Travel Wednesday, Email Processing Thursday, Wrap Up Friday.

Also, usually people feel stressed when there’s competing interests. Can you let everything else go? Hire a house cleaner? Car pool? Have groceries delivered? Imagine that you didn’t have a house, family, friends or hobbies, and your job was your life. You live in the office. This is all you do. This is all there is. That thought should actually relax you. If you feel more stressed thinking that thought, explore other options.

• This reply was modified 9 years, 7 months ago by Inky.
• This reply was modified 9 years, 7 months ago by Inky.