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What helps you when you are down or stressed
Hey Ladies,
Just thought I would put it out there.........you know me. There seems to be quite a few posts lately stating how people are depressed, sad, lonely, upset, stressed and all the other feelings and emotions we have to deal with in our lives either from just general life or because of the dreaded breast cancer.
I thought I would start by saying I have been going through an ongoing tough time now for a couple of years, with one thing or another and it was while I was doing my six weeks of hyperbaric chamber every day that I had time to think. I decided I needed to do something to try and turn my life around.
I have started what some people call a "visualisation board" but mine isn't so much 'what I want from life' - mine is more of 'what should I be grateful, happy, feeling lucky and all those things that we need to feel to get through every day To feel good and happy.
I have photos of all my loved ones starting with my husband, my BCNA beastie, my daughter and precious grandaughter and other special people in my life. I have things that make me smile, I have words of encouragement of which one is very special as it is a pink sister picture with "Michele Be Strong" which I definitely needed every single day I did the hyperbaric. I have to thank Donna from Dubbo for this one.
Some of the quotes are things like:
- "Every day in every way I am getting better and better" "
- "I have decided to be happy because it is good for my health"
- "Be someone you want to be around"
I really find this helps me get through my days every day. I also have one very special verse that Janey235 wrote for me that I cherish and I make sure I read it every day.
I have started Yoga once a week and I try to Meditate most days but the hardest part with that is not falling asleep.....hahahahaha
I hope this helps and hopefully I have opened the path for other Ladies to come forward with what they do to help themselves get through their bad, sad and stressful days. In return we can maybe help some of our other pink sisters that are doing it tough.
Lots of love today, tomorrow and always,
Mich
xoxoxoxooxoxoxox
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SORRY GIRLS THOUGHT WE NEED THIS ONE. JUST WALK AROUND HAPPY WITH THAT BEAUTIFUL SMILE ON YOUR FACE AND YOU AND THE REST OF THE WORLD WILL SMILE AS WELL AND BE HAPPY. TRY IT.
XOXOXOXOXOOXOXXO
- You two are fantastic! I wish I could hug you both. Love Janey xxx
- Hehehe
- Oh and stop worrying about me getting tired lol Tiredness is just your bodies and minds way of saying you have had a great day :)
This one is for you my beautiful and precious BCNA Beastie. You love life and everything in it with all your heart and want to save the world. You get so tired on the way trying to but that is okay cause the love will come back to you tenfold but hopefully you won't be waiting 20 years.
This helps us remember why we do what we do.
Luv n hugs to all my BCNA pink ladies out there. Mich xoxoxooxxo
- Just wanted to share when im feeling stressed I either send my gorgeous bestie Mich a long email or go and let my chooks out and sit in the sun and watch them. I love the way they all huddle together dust bathing or just chilling in the sun. Today I'm feeling a bit flustered as two of my 3 beautiful weekend foster children have shown me how challenging they can be but then I stop and think how lucky I am to be spending time with these beautiful innocent children. The challenging behaviour is worth it every time they throw their arms around me and tell me " I love you Mel." I feel tired :) but the luckiest person in the world Mel xxx
Hey Sandra
Good, funny and silly movies are so uplifting for us. A good old giggle never hurt anyone.
Laughter is so healing in its own way. A bit like crying but I know what one I would like to do in the majority.
Lots of luv always, Mich xoxoxoxo
Wow Sue that sounds fantastic. I would love to come along. I am just waiting for my hubby to get a job so I can actually get my life back hahahaha. I have jotted down the details for myself plus I will pass it on to the other Perth Girls in the Perth Womens Group when I catch up with them all again soon. I know some ladies don't live far from Yokine area. Thanks again. I hope to see you there myself soon.
Great info. I hope you are doing well. Let me know if there is anything I can do to be there for you in any way.
Lots of luv always, Mich xoxoxooxxoxoxoxo
Hi all,
Just a quick pop in from Perth.
I have found a great meditation group called 'Kyela' sound meditation. The time it's on isn't wonderful -7 to 8 pm Friday night but it's Tibetan bowls and gongs and all about harmonies. I have been 3 times and find that I come away feeling really positive and energised as well as calm and happy!
Anyway if anyone wants to come, you just show up, they supply matress things and water if needed. It's at Yokine Community hall, McDonald st, Yokine.
and.. thanks Michelle for starting this blog -really great!
cheers, Sue
Hi all,
Just a quick pop in from Perth.
I have found a great meditation group called 'Kyela' sound meditation. The time it's on isn't wonderful -7 to 8 pm Friday night but it's Tibetan bowls and gongs and all about harmonies. I have been 3 times and find that I come away feeling really positive and energised as well as calm and happy!
Anyway if anyone wants to come, you just show up, they supply matress things and water if needed. It's at Yokine Community hall, McDonald st, Yokine.
and.. thanks Michelle for starting this blog -really great!
cheers, Sue
