Reducing Stress

Dear Friends,

One of the things that I do to take care of me is not ever getting in a hurry. I know that this does not seem like much, but slowing down keeps me calm.

Stress is causes chronic illness. When I take care of me and relieve stress by not getting in a hurry, I am on a road to wellness not illness. Little things like relieving stress, taking my vitamins, getting the proper rest and drinking my water help keep me healthy.

Everything I do in my life brings me joy. If it doesn’t I discard it as if it were clutter. Clutter takes all forms! It invades our homes, our minds, and our way of life. Learning how to weed out the clutter in our homes is just the beginning to finding our wings to FLY!

As the clutter leaves our homes, we find clear spaces. These open areas help us to slow down and enjoy the calm. Less clutter more peace!

We have a tendency to want it all fixed now. You joined our group looking for a way to get your home in order. The problem with wanting it now is that we are impatient. That means we are in a hurry. Hurry causes stress and stress produces more CHAOS and Clutter! Back on that vicious cycle; It is time for us to jump off of this not so Merry-go-round!

So how do we do this? I feel that the key to our new mode of transportation is taking care of ourselves. I know you don’t believe me when you first join, but please don’t get in a hurry. It takes time to give birth to a new life. I like to think that we are pregnant and in a few months we will have a newborn.

Your new life starts with nurturing yourself; eventually it will become a way of life. Start by practicing with us this week. You may find that you really enjoy it and when you take care of you; your home will almost take care of itself. I promise! This really does happen!

Are you ready to FLY?

FlyLady

Next week we are throwing a Fondue Party for our Grandchildren. This was Robert’s idea! The groceries have been purchased, the house is ready, tables are arranged, menu is planned, serving dishes are ready, and the fondue pots are on the table. I am taking my sweet time. In other words, I am taking babysteps to pull this party together.

I don’t like to get in a hurry! Slow and steady is how we do things around our home. When it’s time for the party; I will be stress-free!

It is a good thing that I am taking it slow and steady. We had a sad tragedy this week. We had to put down our huge dog Chief. He had cancer on his leg and it was not good. We had to get a horse trailer to get him to the vet. It has been really sad this week. Please keep our critters and the whole FlyCrew in your thoughts and prayers.

Chief used to be tChief121217he office dog after we unofficially adopted him when his former owner moved away and left him. We even painted the office walls to match him. He had free run of the office, but we still could not claim him because his former owner would not give him to us. Only after someone reported him to Animal Control could we officially adopt him. We gladly took him home with us. He became part of our family. We will miss him!

Click the picture and you can see how big he is in my Carpet Sweepa Video. He was such a good boy at 155 pounds. He walked right up into the horse trailer and Robert road with him to the vet! I followed in my truck. God bless him. RIP Big Guy! We will always remember you!

FYI Please keep Eric Dodge and his family, my dear friends from Utah in your prayers too. His 11 year old Yellow Lab Anna died this week too. We have been consoling each other.

 

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