We all have our fair share of good days and bad, but sometimes they all seem like bad days when we lose perspective. That's why keeping trackers is helpful. One of my best girls has been struggling a lot lately with feeling unsupported by those around her. I have been there and done that! As a step-mom there are a LOT of days that I feel alone in my struggles, especially with the teens acting like teens! So, in an effort to help while staying in my hula-hoop, I decided to create a tracker for the both of us to use! Why, because I take a whole bunch of science classes for my major, and science requires data to see trends and provide evidence for the "truth".. Our feelings are rarely based on facts. The idea is to make it simple. At the top, just make a dot above the day of the month in the region that feels most accurate for the day. Then, on the bottom, make notes about specific events. This can be as simple as "asked for this thing I needed" or even "so-and-so made a snarky comment". No matter what the note, they can help provide added insights into what's at the root of the issue.
Joining support groups can be helpful, but don't always help us to really see the truth of our circumstances. I can honestly tell you that there are days when they save my ass a whole lot! If you need a little perspective, feel free to download your own copy using the button above.
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AuthorI'm Michelle, and I've got a full plate! As a full-time dietetics student, step-mom, wife, study coach, and tutor in my late 30's, some days I'm barely scraping by. But, no matter what is on my plate, it's always gluten free! Categories
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