Back to School Nervous Tummy

Back to school in the morning and I can't sleep.....

I don't usually make New Years Resolutions because I try to make change when the need arises and not simply at the New Year. But, this year, I made a few resolutions. One BIG one in particular and it starts tomorrow.

I generally vent to Nathan but then do nothing to fix it. I just gripe and complain. It takes a toll on him and our relationship and destroys the balance of our home. He never complains about it to me, but it bothers me.

I read an article in a magazine over break (Whole Living or Real Simple) that talked about the danger of "talking it out." Basically the article said that if you "talk it out" you only end up transferring your stress and frustration to someone else.Valid point, yes, but what about when I need to talk it out because it helps me see multiple sides of an issue? That's why I devised my resolution.

I will not vocalize my frustration or vent to Nathan about anything work related until:

1. I have taken a few deep breaths
2. I have written down, journaled about, and reflected on the problem myself
3. I am ready to really brainstorm workable solutions

Let's see how I do!