1. Maintain a schedule. Keeping a routine is important in staying sane - for me anyway. Be sure to wake up and go to bed at the same time ALWAYS...even on the weekends. If possible, set up your work schedule so you arrive, leave and take lunch and breaks at the same time every day.
2. Eat regularly. This is vital. Be sure to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner preferably at the same time daily. If you need snacks in between meals, go for it!
3. Eat good, healthy foods. Eating sugary foods is a rollercoaster ride. It's a temporary high with a horrible crash at the end. Try to stick to the food pyramid. And STAY AWAY from refined sugar! It may sound basic, but it really works! If you limit your sugar intake, you will start to feel better and lose weight too! I guarantee it! Whenever you need a sugar fix, substitute an apple or banana or something with natural sugar.
4. Take naps. YES! Everybody needs naps. I'm not talking about a two-plus hour nap or anything like that. But a 10-30 minute nap will rejuvenate your body to get you through the rest of the day. You could do this on a work break or while your child is taking a nap.
5. Take a walk. Be sure to get your exercise in. Whether it's a gym workout or a 20-30 minute walk, exercise is a MUST! Exercising will help you sleep better at night, give you more energy and help you feel better all the way around. Exercising releases endorphins which create a natural high.
6. Follow your doctor's orders/advice. It may sound cheesy, but if you're going to pay for and visit a doctor or health professional, you might as well take their advice. Other than yourself, they know the most about you, your body and how it works. If you don't agree with what they have to say, get a second opinion. They know what they're doing...hopefully.
My therapist's advice: Take care of yourself like you would take care of a child. It works!
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