People are always telling us that we need to talk more about our personal lives here on the blog, so that we can let our blog readers ‘in’ on our lives a bit more. So, dear blog readers, here’s where we’re at this week: we are feeling just a little stressed. MOST of the time, Marissa and I are ‘on-top-of-the-world-girls’… where we can tackle anything and everything that comes our way. We usually LOVE big ideas and big decisions. We usually THRIVE off of craziness and a million cool projects happening all at once. But this week, friends, we have to admit that we’ve been feeling the stress of having a million cool projects in the works. Don’t get me wrong here – we absolutely love our job, we love teaching photographers, we love traveling and speaking and leading workshops and creating websites and making clients feel beautiful and running a busy, high-volume studio. We love it all. But there are days when it all sort of catches up to you, and all you want to do is get away from it all. This week has been a little stressful for us, and we’re both feeling the weight of some big decisions that we have to make. Marissa sent me a text message this morning that said: “Feeling super-overwhelmed… last night had a dream that you and I were being chased by a bull elephant. Symbolic maybe?” It made me laugh – but it also made me think that we need to find our own little ways of relieving stress. One of my favorite stress reliever is taking a bath… “There must be quite a few things that a hot bath won’t cure, but I don’t know many of them.” ~Sylvia Plath … And then I also love reading and journaling. This morning before work, I spent an hour on the beach, reading my Bible, sitting in silence, and just trying to calm my thoughts and heart before the day started. It was wonderful, and I definitely felt more relaxed and refreshed today. So the question that we want to pose to you all is this… what’s your favorite stress-reliever? We’d love to hear your thoughts! xoxo, Kimberlee (and Marissa)
Any suggestions for relieving stress?
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Sushi with my girlfriends takes all my stress away. I’m able to enjoy them and know that everything will be ok because I have them in my corner. A glass of wine helps too 🙂
I have a few things that I do depending on how much time I can make or what the situation is. YOGA X from P9oX is AWESOME and really works! Another BIG help is music. Music is an instant soul soother. {See Rebecca St James “BREATHE” video for instance.} Talking to close friends as well as spending time alone to regroup [bath, reading a great un-putdownable book], or go have a super cute pedi done. 😀 I have a list of soul soothers. One more thing, and Im sure you’re aleady fabulous at this, is, reorganizing and prioritizing. That prevents stress from getting heavy for me. Have a wonderful stress free week! 😀 Thanks for sharing!
Exercise (any kind!) + time w friends (who you most probably can’t talk about work) + day off (yes! You ARE entitled of a couple of sick days a year!)
All the above combined or used individually: receipe for stress relief! 🙂
Savoring a glass of wine is good for the soul…and allowing yourself to say no!!!
3 words “Hot Stone Massage” 🙂
Exercise and wine but not together. 🙂 Exercise if you have time, wine if you need a quick fix! At least you guys have each other. That is a blessing. I would be thrilled to find someone I got along with so perfectly in the industry. Two can accomplish so much more together.
I find a lot of times my stress comes from trying to take on everything all by myself….I have a problem asking for help. I am learning that people out there DO want to help, so maybe just asking for help from those you trust will help relieve some of the pressure you feel. 🙂 Also, a nice long walk can clear your head so much…. take in the sunshine, the pretty sights…the fresh air….and you begin to see that you are living more in the moment…and the weight of all the stressors slowly lifts. I hope this helps you! 🙂
SUCH great ideas, you guys! THANK YOU!!!!!
Definitely a massage…especially when you have kids. Just the quietness of it all works wonders! I don’t have enough money to get them done on a regular basis, so I usually make my hubby give them to me…it’s almost as relaxing =)
I crank up the music, and sing / dance 🙂 At my old place I used to light candles and soak in the tub with classical music and a great book.
people watch. sit at a park or beach or restaurant watch people pass and just come up with funny stories about what people are thinking or where they are going. i can do this for hours! 🙂 it takes my mind off what’s going on in my life for a little bit.
Sushis with friends… a cup of tea + tons of magazines away from the computer and internet… shopping… a Starbucks coffee with friends… watching a good romantic comedy…