Most of us believe that we have enough on our plates and balancing our daily lives is a moment to moment challenge.
Balance takes discipline and forethought.
Consider how much more balance is necessary when we are pregnant.
The first balancing act when pregnant is not so obvious, it comes on gradually.
With the growing tummy our center of balance shifts.
High heels and uneven pavement are challenges that were never a consideration before.
Daily chores that require a step stool must be approached with more caution.
That vase, tucked away on a top shelf out of easy reach, can be an accident waiting to happen.
Just throwing our leg over the side of the bathtub keeps us out of balance for a moment and presents an opportunity for a fall.
It is awkward to take steps when you can't see your feet.
As the months go by balance is harder to achieve.
So, while you can't see where you're walking and you're trying balance a bag of groceries in one hand and a cell phone in the other, another aspect of the balancing act sneaks in and tries to throw you off.
Do you know which balance I'm speaking of? Ah, yes, the "where did those tears come from in the middle of a beautiful day?" balance.
The pregnancy hormone-driven balance seems harder to control than physical balance.
As your emotions swing from one end of the rainbow to the other, you will think you are not only pregnant but crazy.
Little things that would never have bothered you before are now major issues.
You cry when you're mad, not sad and you cry when you're happy.
There is no balance to be found and just like the lack of physical balance, there is none in your irrational, uncontrollable emotions.
Don't despair, there are some small changes you can make that will get you back in control.
It's as easy as putting aside the super-sexy high heels for a while and getting some low heels with good arch supports.
Eating properly, a balanced diet, is good for your physical and emotional state.
Getting enough rest is good for the body and the mind and will keep you in balance.
And in the moments that none of this works, just remind yourself that this is temporary.
Take a deep breath and soon you will be back to the ordinary chores, like balancing your checkbook.
Balance takes discipline and forethought.
Consider how much more balance is necessary when we are pregnant.
The first balancing act when pregnant is not so obvious, it comes on gradually.
With the growing tummy our center of balance shifts.
High heels and uneven pavement are challenges that were never a consideration before.
Daily chores that require a step stool must be approached with more caution.
That vase, tucked away on a top shelf out of easy reach, can be an accident waiting to happen.
Just throwing our leg over the side of the bathtub keeps us out of balance for a moment and presents an opportunity for a fall.
It is awkward to take steps when you can't see your feet.
As the months go by balance is harder to achieve.
So, while you can't see where you're walking and you're trying balance a bag of groceries in one hand and a cell phone in the other, another aspect of the balancing act sneaks in and tries to throw you off.
Do you know which balance I'm speaking of? Ah, yes, the "where did those tears come from in the middle of a beautiful day?" balance.
The pregnancy hormone-driven balance seems harder to control than physical balance.
As your emotions swing from one end of the rainbow to the other, you will think you are not only pregnant but crazy.
Little things that would never have bothered you before are now major issues.
You cry when you're mad, not sad and you cry when you're happy.
There is no balance to be found and just like the lack of physical balance, there is none in your irrational, uncontrollable emotions.
Don't despair, there are some small changes you can make that will get you back in control.
It's as easy as putting aside the super-sexy high heels for a while and getting some low heels with good arch supports.
Eating properly, a balanced diet, is good for your physical and emotional state.
Getting enough rest is good for the body and the mind and will keep you in balance.
And in the moments that none of this works, just remind yourself that this is temporary.
Take a deep breath and soon you will be back to the ordinary chores, like balancing your checkbook.
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