Serenity Seekers

Comment by Roxy on March 25, 2010 at 12:28pm

I'm looking forward to being part of this group and hearing about other people's alternative coping strategies for dealing with worries, anxiety and stress.

Comment by Elisa P. on March 30, 2010 at 12:39pm

I am still trying to figure out how these groups work and if it all revolves around leaving comments. If so, here is mine.... I am 31, have two kids, husband, job, hobbies, friends, family etc. A few years ago, I was kind of blindly going through life and not living it. Complaining about silly things and never feeling fulfilled. Stressing about non-important things while not be grateful for everything. Then I stumbled, (and I do mean it that way) upon meditation and a local Buddhist Retreat Center. For over 2 years now I have learned the benefits of meditation and re-introduced spirituality and religion into my little world. Stress still comes and goes but it's fleeting, I sleep better and my entire life has been revitalized. I am no longer chasing a purpose or fulfillment. I lead less by emotion and more by wisdom. So that'my story.

Comment by Rosemarie Miller on April 8, 2010 at 3:00pm

Hello I am a 33 year old mother of 2. I stay at home gave of my career as a professional chef to raise my son and take care of my older son that has disabilities. I have really been trying to let go of stress more and more. I do not like the effect that it has on me. I know you can not have a life with out but it is hard to avoid it. I would love to read advice and ideas on how to deal with more effectively. Thanks Rose

Comment by Whole Living on April 8, 2010 at 3:03pm

Hi everyone! Whole Living just launched a big center on how to stress less -- it includes a printable road map of sorts, a stress journal template, and all sorts of tips, exercises, and foods to help reduce stress levels. Check it out and let us know what you think! http://www.wholeliving.com/stress-less

Comment by Roxy on April 8, 2010 at 3:49pm

Thanks Amanda! That looks really worthwhile. I've just printed out the road map and plan to start working on it today.

Comment by Whole Living on April 12, 2010 at 10:57am

What's the most stressful thing about your workplace? If you sit in front of a computer all day, you may relate to my latest blog post! http://community.wholeliving.com/profiles/blogs/hourglass-syndrome-...

Comment by Rosemarie Miller on April 12, 2010 at 11:11am

I am a stay at home mom. I have two children but in a way it is still a work place for me. I was a chef before I became a stay at home mom. For me the most stressful part of my day would be, that I do not get to leave my job. Sometimes I would love to have an hour for lunch or a 15 minute break just to take a short walk or to have a little bit of piece and quiet to myself. Sometimes I need this and can not have it.

Comment by The QueenB on April 18, 2010 at 7:57pm

Hi everyone! I joined this group because I feel almost constant stress because my work and personal life are one and the same. I work and live on a private/charter yacht which is allows for some awesome experiences and traveling. My boyfriend works on the yacht as well. We are both deckhands and are constantly having differences of opinion on how to do things. He is naturally outgoing and lovable and I am more of an introvert. Everyday I struggle with low self confidence because he seems to be so much better at every single aspect of our job. Everything from driving the boats to chatting up the charter guests. I always feel as if I am standing in his shadow. For these and other reasons I am not sure this is the right path for me but I know when I decide to leave that means the end for my boyfriend and I. I can't help obsessing over what the future holds because I feel so lost and unsure. I love the articles on this website because they give me hope and motivation. I need help finding fulfillment and happiness in what I am doing. Thanks for listening!

Comment by Mary Elizabeth on May 6, 2010 at 8:48am

Wow!! I have been reading the comments from this group, and I know it is just for me!! I am 34 year old stay-at-home mother of four small children. I echo the sentiments of those mothers who feel like they never get a break. I absolutely love being a mother, but I also need breaks and time to myself!!!! I feel sometimes that I never get peace and quiet, and then I feel guilty when I do...you know the cycle!! Thank you for listening to me!

Comment by Rosemarie Miller on May 6, 2010 at 9:42am

Mary Elizabeth, I know exactly where you are coming from. It is very frustrating at times being a stay at home mom for that exact reason, the only other part of it is when my husband comes home and he is like he needs his time to do things that he wants to do. Yes he loves his sons but sometimes it is hard for me to be sympathetic to that when I start thinking what about what I want to do. I would love to just be able to sit in a warm bath for an hour or so or go out for coffee with my mom and sisters for 2 hours, but no I have to watch the kids even longer by myself while I am now cooking dinner as well. I love being a stay at home mom and know how lucky I am to be able to do it but it does not mean that it does not come with out its own type of stresses as well.

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