When All Else Fails Do Brunch
What does brunch have to do with life going wrong? Absolutely nothing…sort of.
When I came up with the title I literally thought I’d show you how having brunch with friends can make life better. I still think it can, lol but that’s really not all that helpful. Instead I’ll use brunch as an acronym to give you concrete ways to deal with life when it has you by the throat.
Before I begin, let’s talk about the picture above. You might recognize the scripture verse noted. It begins with trust in the Lord with all your heart. That might leave you scratching your head as to how a crying girl relates to a word of encouragement. Well, to me it’s symbolic of how I feel when I forget to trust in the Lord.
Now back to brunch, my favorite meal. 🙂
B is for breathe. Have you ever noticed that when you take a moment to breathe before responding or when your world seems to be crashing down around you, it helps you to deal better with whatever you’re facing. It also has health benefits. So breathe!
R is for release. Release whatever you’re holding on to. Maybe it’s an angry conversation that deeply hurt you, or perhaps something that is grieving you. I’m not saying those things don’t hurt, they do, big time, but if we give them to the Lord and allow Him to help us, it’s so much easier and hurts a little less.
U is for unwind. Perhaps you are exhausted and you simply need a break. Give yourself permission for some me time. What that looks like is up to you. There is no shame in needing time to yourself. You will not only be improving your overall wellbeing, but I find when I take a little me time, I’m more focused, kinder, and in an overall better state of mind.
N is for no. Many people struggle with saying no. There are many reasons for this. If you are a person who struggles with saying no, please remember that no is not a bad word. How do you know when saying no is the right thing? To start with, ask yourself the following questions. Will saying yes enhance your life? Will saying yes hurt you or your loved ones? Will it impact your finances negatively and cause stress? What will you have to give up to say yes? It’s my opinion that many of us are stressed and overworked because we forgot that saying no is an option.
H is for hot chocolate and hugs. Don’t laugh. I’m serious. When all else fails it’s amazing how healing a hug can be. Try it. And what can I say about hot chocolate? It’s liquid chocolate which we all know makes life just a little bit easier on those difficult days. The picture below is actually a mocha, but it was made with real chocolate, so it’s close enough lol.
I’m tossing in a bonus idea–reading. There’s nothing like getting lost in a good book. Personally, I choose to read and write lighter books. Life is tough, and I don’t want to be dragged down by fiction. I like to be lifted up. Which is why I write books that warm the heart and feed the soul.
If you need that too and you enjoy fiction, please check out my books on Amazon. One is even free. 🙂
What are some things you’ve do to help relieve stress?
