In Wednesday’s article, Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos, point #9 was: Plan something fun. I commented, “I need help with this one. Last week my friend suggested we take a mental health break and go to Nashville. It sounded good at the time. Now that it is tomorrow, and I have this huge list of uncompleted tasks, it sounds like a dumbass attack to me. BUT, I am going, and I am sure I will be better off for it.”
And even though there couldn’t have been a worse time, I did go – and I was better off for it. Somehow it was as if the heavens opened up to provide a spectacular day, full of memories. Miraculously, even the never-ending volume of calls and email messages on my blackberry stayed at bay.
When I returned home late last night, it came as a shock to me that I was no worse off by taking the day off despite all the impending deadlines surrounding the launch of my book – and I was actually better for it. The only problem – I had to tell myself it was OK that I didn’t get my blog article written for the day. I have to really practice the rule, “Don’t should on yourself!”
Do you, too, get caught up in the pressures, responsibilities, and spiraling vortexes that seem to be spinning out of control in your life? When was the last time you acted like a teenager again, frolicking happily through the day? Is it time for you to plan a long overdue fun day?
Your adrenals will thank you if you do. The overwhelming stress in today’s world is exhausting our adrenals. When the adrenals are exhausted, the trauma ripples over into the thyroid and into the sex hormone balance. You can’t push on one without affecting the other two. Our body will try and try to compensate to keep us in balance, but before we know it, our whole being out of balance and ill health ensues.
One additional note…point # 4 in Wednesday’s article said, “Three nutritious meals a day are a requirement. The body can’t keep up its strength and energy without the proper ingredients to provide the fuel. A car won’t run if the gas tank is empty.”
Traveling on the highway to and from Nashville, we gave thought to where we could eat. The exits were littered with all sorts of fast food restaurants. My friend suggested stopping at the Cracker Barrel. My first reaction was, “Ohh, I want healthy food – and we surely won’t get it there.”
I was pleasantly surprised to find they have a whole menu section devoted to healthy food. We liked it so much that we stopped there for breakfast as well as lunch.
I am becoming a disciple of Joel Fuhrman, MD. Listen to Joel’s work, and you will quickly see that the very best food group you can consume is deep leafy greens and vegetables. I never thought I would be so excited to put those items in my mouth on a daily basis. It is worth your while – and your life – to get his Eat to Live and Eat for Health.
As Elizabeth Somer, M.A., R.D. teaches:
“If you want to feel your best, you have to eat the best.”
Today is Friday. It is almost a weekend! Why not take a couple minutes and see if you can’t dream up something fun to do this weekend? Your adrenals will love you for it! : )
