Some days, adulthood is not all it's cracked up to be. Between bills, deadlines at work, and the stress of single parenting, it's hard to get a break.
When I feel like that, I love to get bubblegum and blow the biggest bubbles possible. What has that got to do with relieving stress? I'm glad you asked.
When I'm blowing bubbles, I'm concentrating on how big my bubble is, if I can blow a bubble inside a bubble, if I can make one bigger than my kids, and how long the flavor will last. It's a shift in focus.
Learning to change your focus, means learning to change your state. If you can change your state, even temporarily; you can break the cycle of negative emotions. This can leave you mentally refreshed and able to cope with the ongoing challenges we all face.
Maybe blowing bubbles isn't your thing. Maybe it's going for a walk, or watching a half hour of cartoons. Figure out what works for you, and reintroduce yourself to your inner kid. Above all, have fun!!!!
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