tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post4825617874530106011..comments2023-10-08T08:29:47.056-04:00Comments on Bringing along OCD . . . : Doing more than just getting through itUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-88146067095575274962014-12-03T17:37:06.828-05:002014-12-03T17:37:06.828-05:00The older I get the less I like this time of year....The older I get the less I like this time of year. It has nothing to do with the weather, but everything to do with the hype, the greed, the busyness and the parties. I am a person who is not truly comfortable at social functions and there are way too many of them coming up. I have no strategy to deal with it besides refusing certain things that I really, really don't want to do. There's no law that says we have to participate fully. Otherwise, I just grin and bear it. I know that everything is temporary and that helps me get through uncomfortable situations...that and flat-soled shoes.barbara l. halehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15251598050638810751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-19656983334850787832014-12-02T22:38:55.459-05:002014-12-02T22:38:55.459-05:00I love this post :). I'll tell you what I did ...I love this post :). I'll tell you what I did today to handle stress<br />Today was a hard day and as I didn't want to allow myself to go into negative thinking, i tried 'funny self talk". Anytime I felt sad or bad, I would talk to myself like i would talk to a little child and say: no!! don't go there. It's not good for you! Then I would laugh at myself and it worked!Nikky44https://www.blogger.com/profile/06725453458357123087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-73013234870884558282014-12-02T07:02:31.527-05:002014-12-02T07:02:31.527-05:00It seems as if the holidays, with all their pressu...It seems as if the holidays, with all their pressures, can be a source angst for many people rather than a source of joy. As introspective as you are, I know you have made great strides and that it will be better this year - we are here for you :)Optimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-11036987546946205192014-12-02T01:02:20.889-05:002014-12-02T01:02:20.889-05:00OK that is really cool how they pick up your leave...OK that is really cool how they pick up your leaves! We have to put them in bags and then the city comes and picks up the bags.<br /><br />I find Mindfulness to be very useful in helping me get through things. So much of life just passes me by when I worry about what happened or what will happen.71º & Sunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09981113989131619635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-43154112537010493992014-12-01T22:24:31.921-05:002014-12-01T22:24:31.921-05:00I can relate to what you are saying. I'm a jou...I can relate to what you are saying. I'm a journaler and list maker. Sometimes I just sit quietly to clear my mind. Also I take little steps. If I am overwhelmed when cleaning the house, I think "one corner at a time" and I put on the music. Hope your week is a good one!Patty Antlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05744846849528080008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-86327444198447652072014-12-01T22:00:39.805-05:002014-12-01T22:00:39.805-05:00It's nice to be organized like you are. I'...It's nice to be organized like you are. I'm afraid I stick my head in the sand and hope my problems will go away. When I bring my head back out things usually look better.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-50701328232218760832014-12-01T20:19:49.852-05:002014-12-01T20:19:49.852-05:00Well, I think your list is a fine start. It's ...Well, I think your list is a fine start. It's easier getting through the days now that I'm retired. But when I worked I would always try hard to find some "me time" during the day. I might just go down the hall or take a building walk, get a snack. In the nice weather I would walk around the exterior of the building -- not so much fun when it was cold or icy! And yes, I'd even sneak in my favorite blogs now and then! It made the rest of the day so much better.Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-19982799729395127082014-12-01T19:12:13.338-05:002014-12-01T19:12:13.338-05:00Oh Tina I wish I knew I am swamped right now and I...Oh Tina I wish I knew I am swamped right now and I do not even have a job with a pay cheque:) It is a busy time of year but I think Tex said it best most times I worry for nothing and place a lot on my plate and worry about how I will get it all done then it gets done and I wondered why i worried so much. No secret recipe there just have faith it will all work out. HUGS BButtons Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029439906543077861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-45236270629794599412014-12-01T17:10:57.588-05:002014-12-01T17:10:57.588-05:00A day doesn't have to be perfect to be worthwh...A day doesn't have to be perfect to be worthwhile or good. Good attitude.Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07912518380859086951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-24171400338367085812014-12-01T11:43:27.624-05:002014-12-01T11:43:27.624-05:00For me, mindfulness is so helpful in these situati...For me, mindfulness is so helpful in these situations. Just awareness of the moment, of what currently "is" and not thinking of what's to come. Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-15671132129255296702014-12-01T10:06:24.859-05:002014-12-01T10:06:24.859-05:00I've found that sometimes a little help comes ...I've found that sometimes a little help comes when you least expect it. I've been feeling very overwhelmed and like I need some down time, and it turned out a colleague lost a client and now she needs extra hours. So is going to take two of my sessions this week with my client, which means I get the unexpected gift of two less days of work! I am so thankful, because I really feel like I need time to relax and do some things at home right now. It does mean I'm out a little money, but it will definitely be worth it.Lisa @ Two Bears Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03464839163693785901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-11469828815414143202014-12-01T09:17:35.931-05:002014-12-01T09:17:35.931-05:00i hope the week goes better than you anticipate. i...i hope the week goes better than you anticipate. i find i often worry myself over something that turns out better than i thought with most of the stress being put on myself ahead of time. :) i know you have real deadlines to deal with, but you've managed those many times before. take a breath and smile for yourself now and then. :)TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.com