On Thursday, September 17th at 7pm we will be having a member of SGC speak to our group about Mothering and Mental health.
Being a mother in today's world is tough. There is a long list of things to do every day: attending to everyone's needs, juggling the family schedule, taking care of the household, doing errands, etc. Mothers often place taking care of themselves at the bottom of the list. Many of us struggle with guilt, anxiety and chronic dieting. Ever wondered what you can do to make things easier?
Join us as we share strategies from a little "Bag of Tricks" for reducing guilt, freeing yourself from anxiety, and making peace with food.
Here's some recommended reading...........
"Mind Over Mood" by Dennis Greenberger and Christine Padesky (for reducing anxiety and guilt)
"Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program That Works" by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch (for making peace with food)
"The Feeling Good Handbook" by David D. Burns
If you would like the notes taken at the meeting (along with the handouts given out) just post a comment with your email and I will get them emailed to you (then I'll delete your comment)! - Mary
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Can't wait! Here are some titles Celeste has passed on to us: "Mind Over Mood" by Dennis Greenberger and Christine Padesky (for reducing anxiety and guilt) and "Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program That Works" by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch (for making peace with food). See you there!
My principal at MV used to be great about promoting positive mental health. I need to find the list he gave us each year for little things you can do each day to make the day better. One of my personal tips is take care of yourself too! It is easier to take care of your husband, your kids, the house, and any other job you might have if you take time to take care of you. So, go to the gym, go on a walk by yourself, or set aside the time to come to MTO every month!
Wow! That is super cool of your boss. I live by lists. Somehow, creating a to-do list gives me clarity and perspective. Each Sunday night I sit down and make a list of the things I want to accomplish that week--on top of taking care of the kids, working, cleaning, and cooking. Writing down what I need or want to do makes the things I've been avoiding more concrete and helps me identify the things that I think might be important, but in the big picture, really aren't.
This goes along with what Jennie said about her to do list. What I do is make a dinner menu for the week. This helps with grocery shopping and also takes the stress out of trying to figure out what is for dinner each night ( usually when the kids are complaining about being hungry :) and ensures I will have all the ingredients needed to make the meal.
I am really looking forward to the meeting Thursday. Each item listed is something I've really been struggling with - especially the guilt about not getting it all done! There's never enough time in the day, it seems. = )
Melissa I am with you. I meal plan for 7-10 days. I write the meals on a tear off weekly calendar on the fridge. It is great. It saves money at the store. I have all the ingredients and I dont have to think about or worry about what we are having for dinner. I also buy things in bulk when on sale and precook some of my meat and freeze it. i.e. hamburger for tacos, chicken on the grill and cut it up. This allows for fast prep time when all the kiddos are screaming at you.
I am a huge to-do list girl too. I love to cross things off the list. (and yes, I will write things on the list after I do them, just so I can cross them off). Having 4 kids, I have also learned that you actually don't have to do it all - and once you make peace with that, the stress seems to melt away. See you all tonight!
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