Steam
Denise
Steam
Denise

And, then you have days when you don't have enough steam. Your get-up-and-go got up and went. You just can't get the energy to go, to do. You can't make the steam your train needs to go.
When you have too much steam, use it to your advantage: Take a walk, run the stairs, clean the house. Then resolve the situation that got you steamed. The activity will keep your head clear so you can be effective during the resolution.
When you don't have enough steam, borrow some. Ask for help with errands, order in a pizza for dinner, take a nap, simply stop and sit. When you respect that you need a slower day, you'll be able to meet tomorrow with more energy.
With your ability to adjust, too much or too little can feel like just enough.
Resources
–Read more comforts here.
–Love our comforts? Then you’ll love Take Comfort and Take Comfort, Too, available as books, eBooks and MP3s. Buy here.
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