321: 10 Ways To Lighten Your Load and Lighten Up
Heaviness can show up in our lives in a lot of ways.\xa0Sometimes it\u2019s a trauma like a cancer diagnosis or the death of a parent.\xa0Sometimes it\u2019s a transition like a new job or a new baby or moving to a new city.\xa0Sometimes it\u2019s a stressful phase - lots of expectations at work, a partner who is traveling a lot.\xa0Sometimes it\u2019s general overwhelm - so. many. things. to keep up with #everydamnday\nIn these times of heaviness, sometimes we are tempted to tell ourselves to \u201cStay Strong!\u201d and \u201cPower Through!\u201d\xa0But the reality, sometimes you actually TRULY need a break - a respite.\xa0And after that break, you will actually be more STRONG and POWERFUL.\xa0\xa0\nIt is really important to make a concerted effort to lighten our load and lighten up sometimes (probably more often than you think).\xa0When we give ourselves the space & grace to do so, we come back to focus, we have renewed our mental and emotional reserves.\xa0This rejuvenation is almost always palpable.\xa0These breaks for levity and lightness are so valuable.\xa0\nListen in to hear a deep dive on these 10 ways to lighten your load and lighten up:\n\nDedicate time for play - whatever that means for you\n\nFind your zen\n\nListen to funny podcasts\n\nWatch a comedy special or funny Netflix series\n\nEngage in menial tasks\n\nFind an inspiring place to complete hard tasks\n\nGo shopping\n\nMake hard things fun\n\nRead a funny book\n\nGive yourself rewards\n\nLinks Mentioned:\nJoin us at Shameless Mom Con: Shameless Mom Con\nThank you to our sponsors:\n\nOpen Fit\n\nGrove\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices