what a girl needs...

lately i've been trying to embrace taking a more positive stance on life, & not focusing so much on the negative things that come up, because those things are always there, but what makes the difference is how we handle them & whether we choose to let them take away our joy & inspiration. it can get pretty hectic some days when there's so much to do, juggling jobs, appointments, your children (who incidentally just decide on bad days & you have to work your schedule around it), staying in shape, & still trying to get in enough sleep to cope with the ever more stressful days you subject yourself to.
sometimes, i find, when the things or people get to me & i get really frustrated, i just need to take some time out. even if its just 15 minutes... i go to my room (it of course has to be empty, so i kick the boyfriend out, appoint him to the 2 year old) turn on my favourite music & 'get happy'.
it actually works wonders. just stop for a few minutes and think about your dreams, focus on the big things, forget anything trivial- remember, positive thinking is the most powerful tool you have to help you overcome ANY obstacles in your life. pretend like you have the body & energy of a 17 year old, & remind yourself that your life is on track to something GREAT! BREATHE (breathing is highly underrated & sometimes all it takes is one deep breath of pure oxygen). sometimes when i have a bit more time, i can do the whole treatment, you know, the extended workout, long relaxing shower, hair treatment, face mask, manicure, & just settle down with a book. (that's a real luxury sometimes) or maybe get a massage (i think im pushing the expectation boundaries) ooo i just had a day off yesterday for the first time in MONTHS! i got to do all those things, plus... SHOPPING!!!! a universal favourite for women the world over. ah it was divine.
but all that to say, if you're feeling stressed out or especially pissed off....just breathe & ...take a few minutes for YOU! you deserve it. and it's what's gonna keep you going. & when you're taken care of, you're more than happy to take care of others. cause when it comes down to it, that's the job of a woman.