Category: stress

Stress Management – How to Get a Better Night’s Sleep When You’re Stressed

Cascia Talbert

Stress Management – How to Get a Better Night’s Sleep When You’re Stressed Whether it’s an argument with a friend, a deadline at work or studying for an exam, stress affects everyone. But that’s not always a bad thing. In fact, short-term stress can be beneficial—it may help us slam on the brakes in time to avoid an accident. But if you’re constantly feeling stressed, it’s a good idea to see your doctor. 1. Take a break Taking breaks is important for stress management because it helps the body and…

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Trichotillomania – Its Signs and Symptoms

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Trichotillomania – Its Signs and Symptoms Trichotillomania is the word for involuntary hair pulling. It is an acquired habit or compulsion that develops if your child has stress or anxiety. For young children, it could be brought on by frustration or humiliation, stress, illness, affection or friendship, or even boredom. If you have ever witnessed your child with this habit, you are very lucky. They are not permanently affected, which is good news for parents, especially since children’s emotional development is so fragile. Neurologists tend to see trichotillomania as an…

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I Can’t Do Everything

Cascia Talbert
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I can’t do everything but I can try. Stress seems to be an ongoing theme when I write a Talbert Zoo Story. It seems like it controls my life. Now that it is 2020, I need to try harder to prevent that. I always feel pressured to be the best at everything. I need to be the best sports mom and make sure Monkey is registered for wrestling tournaments every weekend. I need to be the best music mom and make sure Kitty and Parrot practice their instruments every single…

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Stress is a Six Letter Word

Cascia Talbert

Yes it is and I have been suffering from high levels of this six letter word. It seems like it just will not go away. It follows me around whispering, “I am going to get you.” I use my weapons of wine, chocolate, the rosary and playing the SIMS, but I lose every time. Taking an afternoon nap with my cat doesn’t squash it either. Stress sneaks up on me when it is time to pay the bills. It snickers when my husband complains that the dishes were not done…

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#WordlessWedneaday with #linky on a Tuesday – Angels and Dolphins

Cascia Talbert

 Wordless Wednesday is live on thehealthymoms.net and talbertzoo.com. Link up to your Wordless Wednesday post. I haven’t been blogging as much since school ended. Between getting the new house ready for our move, shuttling Goose to work and back, taking the younger kids to their appointments at the Pioneer Center I just haven’t had much time to blog. It’s frustrating. But, I’m trying hard to deal with my stress in a positve way. Too much stress leads to weight gain and belly fat. My youngest was born nearly 5 years…

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Weekend Reflection # 30- Positive Thinking When Times are Tough

Cascia Talbert

I have been writing a lot about stress and depression because a lot of families in the US are hurting. Nine out of every 1,000 households in the United States foreclosed this year. The stock market is falling and lots of families lost money they invested for the future. And according to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national unemployment rate is at 6.1% and rising. So what is next? What can we do about our situation? Moping around and getting all depressed about losing your job, money invested…

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Weekend Reflection

Cascia Talbert

The holidays have come and gone it is now January 5, 2008. This week I have learned to count my blessings and be thankful for today because you never know what tomorrow might bring. A friend of mine lost her father suddenly just before the New Year. You never know when it is going to be your time. Despite all of my personal problems, stress and worries I still have my health and my beautiful children. It is time to think positively and treasure all of the wonderful things in…

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Weekend Reflection

Cascia Talbert

Well here it is Saturday again. We had a very crazy but rewarding week. Santa came and went and the kids were good for the most part. The Terror got her baby with a Nuk and stroller. The big girl got a game for her Nintendo and the baby got some diapers. We went to our usual parties…you know the big one at the aunt and uncles house on Christmas Eve. All the kids were running around downstairs while the adults sipped rum and cider and mixed drinks upstairs. The…

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