Can you think of any ways I can save time. Or reduce stress.?
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The most important thing you can do is to get up 15-30 minutes a day earlier than normal, and take that brief time for yourself every day to reflect and plan your day out. This may take some of the urgency out of your daily tasks.\n\nReduce caffeine intake; while it may wake you up, it's a false and fleeting source of energy. Eat as well as you can, and take at least 1 hour per week to do something small you enjoy.\n\nYou didn't mention the age of your child/children. They're demanding little creatures at any age, but know this. Single parent or not, don't let guilt feelings allow you to neglect YOURSELF. An overworked stressed-out mom can hinder the effectiveness of child-rearing. Cherish the small things, and pick your battles.
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Make a promise with yourself that you are going to spend only a certain amount of minutes a day of myspcae. Make sure to keep close count and don't cheat. The next day or two days lower the amount of time until you don't  get on barely at all. Soon you will learn that you don't need to get on all the time. Also finding another hobby or activity to do will help. Read a book or do homework. Something to take your mind off of it. This worked for me and one of my website addictions!
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I havent read through all answers so my ideas may have been suggested before.\n\nI think stress often boils down to the fact that you are doing nothing for YOU or nothing you like.\n\nCan you look at your life and see how you can cut down on your responsibilities and get some 'me' time.\n\nIf, for example, you knew that on Mondays evenings for two hours someone was always going to have the kids, then it would be something to look forward to. I know these things are hard to arrange, and no good if you have to run round like a maniac getting food prepared etc just so you can have 2 hours off.\n\nCan you swap kids with another mother? Could your partner do more? Could you cut down on your working hours, or change jobs?\n\nWith a job and two small kids, dont try and take anything more on. Good enough will do. you dont need to be perfect.\n\nI hate exercising too - but recently i have got into have a half hour power walk a day and it does help. I know with kids its hard to get out - all those coats, and gloves, and little boots, but it does help getting out into the open air.\n\nI do hope you are able to see where you could maybe cut down. Remember your kids need a mother who takes care of herself.\n\nBest wishes,\n\nFaith.
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well.. good to c so many ladies.. good at managing stress!! \n\ni can only suggest a way to manage future..  /job/career related stress\n\n..well sleeping is certainly a good solution.. but u cant waste time "sleeping"\ni've tried this n it really works.. imagine urself in the worst possible situation... then think of where do u stand today.. then.. your goal... only after visualizing everything.. think practicaly whether the goal is achievable!!  u'll definately observe that it is.. n u feel much more relaxed n confident.. its important to plan out what is to be done in order to achieve.. the goal...  at the same time  ..\n\nit really works if u;re worried about ur long term goals..\ntry it n tell me if it helps!!
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dont be stressful and relax
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Have a candle-lit bath, with bubbles and candles, dim the lights and just soak. It's really relaxing, it may sound kiddish but it really works. After light some candles and insence and settle down on the couch and just take deep breathes and maybe watch some soaps or feel-good movies or chick flicks, not anything too dramatic and violent but something that you like and makes you feel good. Another thing is that you should do what you like! whats your hobby? for example, I love horsebackriding, so I might go on a nice peaceful trail in the woods  for an hour to calm down and realize life is a good thing. Or if your a painter, start painting! you could even make crafts, which actually allows you to express your anger on paper and your work, instead of other people and your mind, self confidence and yourself. Go scream on your pillow! if you just feel like screaming, go right ahead. Thats what I do when I'm frustrated angry and confused. It really helps get the stress out. You could bang stuff around scream and shout and tell everybody to just get away from you. We all understand. Or, what I do is put a favourite CD on and sing along like nobody's listening. It helps alot. Or sometimes I call a friend and we talk for hours, and it keeps your mind off things, or you could go to the mall and shop. Shopping cures anything! lol. Something else is to make yourself beautiful, dress up, do your make-up, paint your nails, it keeps you consuntraited and focussed on one thing at a time. You should also spend time with your family or friends. Family and friends really helps in these situations. You should also call up people your might have angered, and say your sorry and for them to forgive you. It will make you feel alot better and less upset. Hope ive given you some ideas, and i hope this day really turns better for you!
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Get enough rest. The more relaxed you are, the more your ideas will come to you, if you stress out, the more you'll remain blank. Oh and eat sweets...that'll keep you energized.
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I would suggest doing leg lifts.  Something that really helps tone legs and is heart healthy is running.  I know it sounds unenjoyable but try to make it fun by gathering some friends up or bringing along your dog or ipod. running also  Is a great way to get your thoughts in order for the day an relieve stress.
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What is making it so hard to concentrate? Is everything OK?\nKnow this for yourself. If there's nothing majorly wrong, try an organizer from Walmart or the drugstore, or index cards with tasks and reminders that you print on them. Dollar stores carry these-and organizers sometimes.\nBe patient with yourself when you make mistakes and find healthy ways of dealing with stress.\nTake care, Buttercup
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i say that the best stress relief is exercise. i gets your mind off things and your doing something good for your body.something as simple as walking up and down the stairs for 5 min. is good enough. if you want to focus your brain on something you can listen to music. after you do this you feel better and more relaxed. yoga also works good too.
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This is kinda on the subject. 37 stress management tips. It could help with time management.
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Take a bath.  Get a massage.  Spend one hour of every day with no phone, no computer and nothing expected of you, and in that hour just relax, pray, and think about things that make you happy.  And eliminate extra stressors from your life, they will only drag you down.
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Cool water. not too cold. drink it.\nThen take a cool (not cold) shower and go to bed. Do not sleep with a light on! Try to reduce your stress level. \nExercise is great for stress. just 10 or 15 minutes two or three days a week can make a real difference. Open a window. Fresh air is the best. helps the blood circulate and if it is migraines that's the best thing. Also, try not to get over heated or too cold.
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Simmer down!!! (Calm your nerves) Get a massage, or something, take a relaxing bath. Do whatever to chill out.
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occupy ur time stay busy with some sort of activities
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woah, way to put it off to the lats second! Do a project on stress, and why its good not to put things off to the last minute. (im not kidding, this could be a good project) =)
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