If you’re like most women, you want to have it all – the career, the kids, a beautiful home, travel, recreation, volunteer – and you want the mental clarity and physical stamina to do it.Because of our busy lifestyles, we are a?society that relies on convenience. We?often?sacrifice quality for quick. We’ve learned to operate on less sleep, eat on the go or skip meals entirely, and often consume caffeine or sugar in large quantities to keep the machine running.
There’s a price to be paid for all these compromises. And if you’re a woman (or a man living with a woman) you know what it’s like?when things start to spiral out of control. Does any of this sound familiar:
- mood swings
- crying jags
- junk food binges (followed by guilt and?remorse)
- trouble getting or?staying asleep
- bloating around your midsection
It’s no big secret that symptoms associated with PMS, peri-menopause or menopause are far worse when you’re stretched too thin, sleep deprived, and have no time to eat a meal sitting down (and I don’t mean while driving). If this is news to you, then we should?talk.
Knowledge really is power.?Start paying attention to what triggers your bad habits. Once you’ve identified the trigger, you can do something about it. Here’s a few tips to help you on your way to having it all without sacrificing your sanity:
- Identify what’s bothering you, and see if you can make small changes to create a better experience.?
- Get some support – collaborate with a friend to set goals to keep you on track.
- Breathe. It’s one of the most important tools we have at our disposal because it lowers blood pressure and cortisol levels (elevated cortisol is responsible for many hormonal imbalances). Try using Dr. Herbert Benson’s Relaxation Response.
- Hire a health coach who will help you rebalance your life by setting and achieving your goals.
Be well.
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