Frazzled?

Well, since I'm going through some crazy times in my life, I've decided to let you all into it and see what's going on.

1. School. Ugh. School. I'm behind in almost all of my classes.

2. Work. I just started working at CVS. It's fun and it's the only time of the day that I don't have to think about school.

3. SHINE. I love SHINE! I love all the girls in it and my coleader, April! My Tuesday nights are devoted to it.

4. Family:

a. cousin - recently, she's been feeling crappy, which makes me crappy. I try to help, but it sometimes doesn't work too well.

b. aunt - My Aunt Laurel is in the hospital now because her heart stopped. They resusitated her, but now her organs are shutting down. We don't know how much longer she has.

5. Pets. I have to find a new home for the snake because I'm going to be living on campus next semester. He's not even mine. Anyone interested? $100!

6. Boyfriend. He's taking up time also, but I love it!

Where is time for me? It seems that I don't even exist anymore. My life is just a schedule. So, what am I going to do?

::::BREAKDANCE!::::

Just kidding. I'm going to take control!

10 ways to beat stress: http://www.healthexpressions.com/stress_busters/10_ways_to_beat_stress.shtml

1. Create a peaceful moment.

Whether you're parked in your car or sitting at your desk, take five or 10 minutes to empty those stressful thoughts from your mind.

2. Write it down.

Make a habit of carrying a small journal or notebook in your purse. If things get too stressful, jot down those fears and emotions on paper.

3. Think big.

So much of life is taken up by the details—such as paying bills or checking email—that it's easy to lose sight of the big picture. Take 30 seconds to look out a window and focus on a point far away.

4. Phone a friend.

Use your next afternoon coffee break to reconnect with an old friend. Make it a point to enjoy the time you have to catch up.

5. Plan downtime.

Flip open your calendar and find time in the next week to hang out with yourself. It can be as simple as an hour of quiet time alone.

6. Drink up.

The next time stress takes its toll on your energy level, skip the caffeinated soft drinks and head for the water fountain.

7. Say thank you.

Reward favors—large and small—with a genuine "thank you." It only takes a few seconds and adds more gratitude to your life.

8. Sing out loud.

Stuck in traffic? Switch to your favorite radio station or pop in a CD, and sing along with some upbeat music.

9. Get a secret weapon.

Arm yourself with something to give you an extra boost of confidence on days when everything seems to go awry. It might be a special lipstick, perfume, or scarf—anything you can put on quickly to switch gears.

10. Step outside.

There's nothing more soothing than the natural world. Steal a few minutes to step into the great outdoors when stress strikes. The fresh air and open sky can do wonders for your state of mind.

If you are going through some stress right now, try these lovely tips from healthexpressions.com. Woohoo!