BLOGMAS DAY 4: INSPIRATIONAL CHRISTMAS FILM QUOTES YOU NEED TO KNOW

M O T I V A T I O N A L   M O N D A Y 

Merry Blogmas Day 4 lovelies!

Today is Monday and I am continuing my #MotivationalMonday Series to bring you my favorite inspirational Christmas Film Quotes-from the likes of ELF, The Grinch, The Santa Clause, and The Holiday! 

The afternoons are now non-existent, hello pitch black at 3.30. The cold is officially here, and we still have work, plus the added pressure of buying and wrapping gifts and writing and sending christmas cards. Christmas is meant to be the most wonderful time of the year, but boy can it be stressful! (Read last weeks post if you want to know my tips on dealing with stress at this time of year!) 

So here are some uplifting motivational christmas quotes to get you feeling in the mood for some christmas cheer. 

How to beat the overwhelming feeling of S T R E S S

M O T I V A T I O N A L    M O N D A Y 

Hello lovelies!

Its that time of the week again where I share some Monday Motivation to help get you through the week, as positively as possible.

This week I've been feeling so overwhelmed. Works getting crazy busy, I've had Laryngitis, and I feel so behind on BLOGMAS. 

Today I wanted to write this for anyone else who is in a similar situation to me; where you love christmas but the chaos of it all is starting to make your mind turn to mush! 

Christmas is about slowing down and enjoying time with your family. Don't sweat the small stuff. Focus on Happiness, great food, and even better company. 

Here are a few of my favorite things this time of the year, to remind myself to make sure they are a frequent part of my life, and to not get bogged down by anything too menial. 

Despite having a very hectic afternoon, this morning I did manage to fit in a couple of hours to enjoy a super cute hot chocolate at a farm cafe in the middle of nowhere with my Mum, Uncle, Nanna, and Granddad. It was so nice to see people who mean the world to me and always help to make me feel better no matter what.

I'd love to know what your favorite things are-comment below and let me know!

have you read:

MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY: MY LETTER TO A WORRIED MIND

An Essential Guide To Dealing With Stress

Initial steps:

1. When you feel stressed, take a moment to breath

2. Pinch your fingers and repeat 'ive got this', 'i am strong', 'i am happy'

3. Remember no mental state is forever, we are constantly changing and the way you feel now will pass!

Steps for long term stress:

1.Ask for help, when we are stressed our mind become confused (watch this documentary by the BBC on the effects of stress) sometimes we dont see things so clearly and are thinking and rational become sluggish, therefore taking time to reason over anything that is causing you stress offers another persons opinion and helps you to slow down and form rational thoughts. 

2.Another way you can aid your thinking is by writing down your thoughts, this helps you you to declutter them and also form an action plan. 

3. See every moment as an opportunity to learn, learn how you deal with stress best, is it by taking time to exercise, doing colouring, playing a musical instrument? Find something you love and make sure it is a part of your everyday routine no matter how busy or drained you may feel, prioritising health is key!

With multiple exams, organising work and study at the moment, these are a few ideas I have found work to keep my stress under control, or at least help me deal with stress. I hope if anyone else is reading this and feeling any form of stress in their lives that it will be of some comfort and help!

Emily x