Let 1 Thing Go
When we create unreasonably high expectations for ourselves or expect ourselves to do everything perfectly, we raise our stress levels and set ourselves up for experiencing anxiety and depression. Perfection simply isn’t possible for humans.
- Choose one task to let go of in order to focus on your other priorities. Maybe it’s mopping the floors, putting up every single Christmas decoration, a therapy activity you were planning to do with your child, or a holiday party you could skip.
- Give yourself permission to take that time to just breathe or do something to relax.
- Over the next week, look at your plans and to-do list and see if there are any tasks or activities you can eliminate because they really won’t make a difference in the long run.
- Smile and tell yourself that you are doing a good job.
Dr. Todd and Kristin Evans are celebrating 22 years of marriage. They are award-winning authors, speakers, and parents of two children with complex needs. Their new book, How to Build a Thriving Marriage as You Care for Children with Disabilities will release in May 2024 by Baker Books. They both earned their MA in Christian Educational Ministries at Wheaton College in Illinois and have served together in full-time ministry in church, camping, and retreat settings. Todd received his PhD from Vanderbilt University’s School of Engineering and currently manages his own business, and Kristin earned her MSW from the University of Tennessee and is a Licensed Master Social Worker experienced in couples, child and family, substance abuse, and crisis counseling.
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