• Prioritize your list, so that you get the most pressing or important tasks done.
• Learn to say no.
• Don’t add extra things.
• Don’t feel guilty; don’t feel obligated.

We know this!

Try this next idea, too.

• Acknowledge and celebrate what you DID do!

Make a list of what you did get done. Celebrate those accomplishments and give yourself the credit you deserve.  How do you feel right now, knowing you have something you can acknowledge?  Better?

Please realize that our children go through the same stress and overwhelm. They often may not show it, stuffing it down, or denying they are under any stress.   They are being pulled in so many directions with school core classes, electives, outside activities, family obligations, and social interactions with their peers. 

Help your children by modeling this technique. Model it so they start to learn to use it.

When you acknowledge and celebrate what you were able to accomplish in a day, say it out loud for them.  For example,

“Wow, I didn’t get everything done, but I am so glad I was able to x, y, and z today.  That makes me feel less stressed out.”

We have such hectic lives. Taking care of ourselves and our children is really the #1 to-do.  Until next time – find a way to show as well as tell your child, “I love you.”

My best,

Tess Haranda

CMS North – 8^th Language Arts

UIL Coach

Personal life, career, executive coach

www.successwithtess.com