Comments on pink vanilla cupcakes: finding my center

After recently seeing this video, I'm trying to "s...

2010-01-30T14:18:56.728-06:00

After recently seeing this video, I'm trying to "stand in a different place" when I become overwhelmed. Hard to remember in the moment, but worth a try!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRTP2RpYAkQ&feature=player_embedded

I struggle with this too, especially in the winter...

2010-01-27T13:23:54.587-06:00

I struggle with this too, especially in the winter when I'm not talking the kids on walks.

I REALLY enjoy pilates class but don't have a gym membership anymore and doing it home just isn't the same for me.

I have a family yoga DVD that the kids like. I can mail it to you if you want to borrow it to see if that works for you guys.

I took the best 8 week Mindfulness Based Stress Re...

2010-01-25T18:11:23.520-06:00

I took the best 8 week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Class at the U of M's Center for Spirituality and Healing. 8 weeks??? you ask. I know, right? Who has 8 weeks. I probably wouldn't have been able to invest the time if I hadnt' done a story on it. But I LOVED learning to mediate. The yoga was awesome, too. I know there's a book called Mindful Parenting that people in the class recommended for moms.
Now when I'm stressed a breath deeply, close my eyes and say "I am a mountain." It comes from a meditation we learned.
BTW...there's an adorable picture of you in your hairnet on my blog today.

Ah, the McDonald family Stress gene. I highly reco...

2010-01-25T07:29:17.610-06:00

Ah, the McDonald family Stress gene. I highly recommend yoga. I've been doing it once a week since the spring, and it's amazing how much of a difference it makes. I also try to put things into perspective. Sometimes it's hard, but I know that, as bad as things may seem at the moment, in the long run it's not the end of the world.

This can be so hard! I am finding that the weekend...

2010-01-24T22:43:56.050-06:00

This can be so hard! I am finding that the weekends bring a completely different me out, I am calmer almost. Not quite where I should be but better than during the week.

I need me time, but I hate taking the time away from the family. It is really hard to find that balance.