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So tired: how to battle exhaustion

You're juggling work, or being a full-time stay at home mom, or you're driving your kids to practice, school, lessons. You're trying to feed your kids, clean your house, and be involved in your community. And you're exhausted. What's a woman to do?

Share your story of how you overcame full-time fatigue, or ask a question so other moms can share tips. It's an epidemic -- being tired. And it's costly in terms of our health. What can we do?

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Permalink Reply by Sara Broers on November 11, 2009 at 3:44pm: You know, we all live in such a go,go,go society, it's unreal! Taking time for ourselves is so difficult, but it should not be. We do need to say that little word, "No" at times. As a Mom who has had to learn to overcome some physical changes, my body tells me when it is time to say, "NO." It has not always been that way! I have gotten smarter, as I used to run the rat race- NO more!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Suzette on November 11, 2009 at 4:25pm: I have personally found the solution, and it wasn't a nice one. Getting a staph infection that required iv antibiotics for what became 12 weeks, and sitting in the hospital for two of those weeks.....that'll slow you down fast! SO:
Eat right, especially breakfast. Go to bed when the kids do if you need to. the laundry and housekeeping can wait. Trust me on this one, the house is still a mess because I can't use my arm, and the kids are ok. Prioritize ruthlessly, if it doesn't need to happen today, it doesn't happen today. Ask for help. Your Christian sisters are out there, wanting to help. Even if its picking up some frozen dinners for you. Or my personal fave: taking your kids to the park for a long run so that you can sit down or even nap.
Start each day with God. And take your vitamins.
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Permalink Reply by T. Suzanne Eller on November 12, 2009 at 10:25am: Suzette, it sounds like you could use some laughter! You are awarded one of today's giveaways: a Chondra Pierce DVD. Laugh along with one of the premier Christian comedians in the business! DM me your mailing address!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Diane Burke on November 12, 2009 at 10:50am: Over the years I have learned to scheduled "Me Time". Some days it gets pushed back or even moved up...depending on how the day flows. Yesturday I left work on time, went out to my car in the parking garage, took out my "Any Minute" book, and read for about an hour! Next time I will remember to silence the cell phone. Other than a breif interuption by one of my 5 girls, it was my time. When my girls were in school & sports, I didn't think I would ever have "Free Me Time", but you have to squeeze it in! My day starts at 3 am and ends between 9-10pm. There is at least an hour scheduled each day for myself, for reading, computer play time or even a walk-about. God & Family are first and foremost...but if you don't take little time for yourself...you Will burn out. Be Blessed!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Suzette on November 12, 2009 at 10:54am: OH! I should have remembered that part! ALWAYS FIND THE HUMOUR IN THINGS. It keeps you going. But I will accept, with thanks, the DVD! :-)

T. Suzanne Eller said:
Suzette, it sounds like you could use some laughter! You are awarded one of today's giveaways: a Chondra Pierce DVD. Laugh along with one of the premier Christian comedians in the business! DM me your mailing address!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Angela HOOD on November 13, 2009 at 2:01pm: Eat right, drink LOTS of water and exercise. It seems counterproductive to workout when you're tired but it really does wake you up!; ▶ Reply to This

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