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MIA KOEHNE

Ready To Breath

10/7/2015

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I'm a pretty chill person most of the time, so when I slip into hyper slow mode, to the untrained eye, most people would have no clue that I am struggling. In fact, the changes can be so subtle, that even I don't know.

I have some deadlines from various places coming up and I have been on the road for some trips, some of which were expected and some that were not. These little events in my life start stacking up and before I know it, it turns into crunch time.

When I am stressed, instead of running around like a chicken with my head cut off, I tend to procrastinate and fall prey to distractions, still unaware of what is going on until........

BOOM, my body starts screaming out "I'M STRESSED, HELP ME!" The screams come in the form of hives. Yep, because apparently it's the only way I will listen.

So here I am a few days before an event with ugly blotches on my arms.

But, here I am. Here I am ready to listen, ready to take a look at my priorities and focus on what is important, ready to be accountable, ready to press into God's strength and NOT my own.

Here I am...ready to fix my eyes on Jesus the author and perfecter of my faith. 

Here I am, ready to Breath.

How do you handle stress? Do you recognize it quickly or do you need to get hit by a bus (figuratively) before you stop and re-evaluate.

What really helped me this time was sitting down with my husband and simply writing down all the deadlines and things I needed to get done. And you know what, it's not as bad as I thought. I saw more clearly those things that I could let go and those things that were important and now, I'm off to get 'er done (and go hiking)!

​Peace out friends! Don't forget to breath!
​Mia
6 Comments
sheena newsome
10/7/2015 12:05:26 pm

stress hmmm.....id say run over by a bus and then hit by a tractor haha .......good blog :)

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Mia Koehne
10/7/2015 12:10:36 pm

I hear ya!!

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Susan Wilder
10/7/2015 03:50:49 pm

Thanks for this entry Mia! I have had 3-1/2 weeks built up as well with my mom's hip surgery. Like you, my priority was family. But once I returned, even though I tried to work while away, those deadlines hit me in the face. I tend to go into panic mode and get a little short fused. I am so grateful to the Lord for a husband, like yours, who can help me calm down and look at things more clearly. We are so blessed beyond measure! Much love and hugs to you and your family. We have been praying for you. Once things quiet down, we need to schedule a new play date!

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Mia Koehne
10/11/2015 09:47:49 pm

Yes, we are blessed!

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Vivian Ogden
10/7/2015 09:24:58 pm

Thank you Mia!!
It's great to know I'm human and not the only procrastinator! I'm glad you're back!!!!

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Mia Koehne
10/11/2015 09:49:11 pm

Thanks Vivian! We shall both have to learn to just press into God's strength and beat the procrastination bug!...easy to say....so hard to do!

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