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    Finding your Joy in Frustrating Moments (Guest Blog)

    1/11/2017

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    You read the title of this blog post and probably wondered what the heck is wrong with this woman. How can I find joy in frustrating moments? I'm a mom, and there is so much to do, where is the joy in my to do list?

    Well, I'm here to tell you that there is plenty of joy to be found. The key lever in discovering this joy is in how you look at the situation. I know it is hard. With all the demands on our plates as moms, it is a challenge to remember to slow down and be joyful. The beautiful thing is we have a choice in everything we do and with that choice comes the opportunity to find joy.

    For example, your children make a mess in the living room after you have cleaned up. When my kids make these kinds of choices, it infuriates me. I mean, they just saw me cleaning up and here they go creating a mess. It is frustrating and hard to get past, but at that moment I have a choice to make. I can scream at them for what they just did, or I can take a few breaths to calm down and look for some joy at the moment. When I give the situation a fresh look, I see my children playing creatively, safely and happily. I realize I can use this moment to teach them how to clean up their mess and how to help mommy when she is cleaning.

    It doesn't happen seamlessly every time. There are times when I blow up and just let my rage take over. However, I keep those moments to a minimum.

    I want my children to have happy memories of their time with me. Life does happen, so all of our times together won't be happy ones, but I can make a choice to find happiness more often than not.

    ​Finding your Joy in Frustrating Moments

    1. Release expectations that everything must be perfect.
    Just because you cleaned the house doesn't mean it has to be spic and span. Know that there is beauty in the imperfections, and by releasing your expectations, you are allowing more joy to come your way.

    2. Take a deep breath before making a choice.
    When you feel your body tensing and the frustration boiling, take a deep breath. Let the breath bring relaxation into your body. Wait until that breath is released before making choices.

    3. Look for moments of joy.
    Purposefully look for the moments of happiness. Make an effort to look for the laughter and the happiness at the moment.

    You have a choice whether to be joyful or to be frustrated. What choice will you make?

    - Elly Blanco



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    Elly Blanco lives in New York with her husband and my high-spirited inspiration. She finds joy in every aspect of life.

    She enjoys living life as an educator, creative writer, entrepreneur and most of all, a dedicated wife and mother. She is ever grateful to have the opportunity to share, grow and learn with you on her blog at Dynamic Mami.

    You can find and contact Elly at, 
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    www.dynamicmami.com


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