All Moms are Working Moms

Whether in the home, or in the office, all moms deal with stress on a daily basis.

Whether you’re a “work-at-home” mom, or juggling the responsibilities of the office, you know that your work day isn't an eight-hour proposition. The juggling of schedules, deadlines to meet, and constant activity lead to fluctuating levels of stress. Continued stress will have an effect on your mind and body.

               Stress can best be described as the body's natural reaction to a situation, which the subconscious finds threatening or dangerous. The body’s immediate reaction to the danger can range from sweating to headaches to increased heart rate.

              Take a pro-active stance and eliminate the effects of stress before they happen. Don’t get tied up with the problems unmanaged stress can cause:

• Fatigue – If you have those days that you just can’t get out of bed, it could be the result of a stressful situation, rather than a bad night’s sleep.

• Irritability – You sometimes find yourself “out-of-sorts” for no particular reason. The smallest things can set you off, with very little warning.

• Indigestion – Prolonged stress will upset your natural digestive processes, leading to a general “unwell” feeling.

• Lack of enthusiasm – Stress can cause you to lose your excitement for projects or your job in general. It can also lead to early “burn-out.”

• Heart-related problems – Continued irritability, indigestion and related problems can lead to high blood pressure and other heart-related concerns.