Pack your lunch and reduce your stress
Ever since i was a little girl, adults have been telling me to eat breakfast. I am sure this is true for most children because very early on, I distinctly remember being told that "breakfast is the most important meal of the day." For some, eating breakfast can be difficult for many reasons. Mornings are hectic and finding time to eat is most often last on your to do list. The morning can also be a tumultuous time for the stomach, especially when you are like me and battle anxiety. Anxiety can take many forms but for me, my stomach is usually most effected by experiencing nausea, frequent trips to the bathroom and general "tummy troubles." So it can be a struggle to eat breakfast when you are unsure whether it is going to stay in your body!
So coming up with a way to ensure I could eat breakfast to have the energy to make it through 8 am Algebra was essential. That is when I started packing my lunch the night before! I would pack different fruits, vegetables, and other easy snack items that could be munched on throughout the morning until my stomach stopped hating me. This way of packing your lunch also allows you to eat more variety and reduce your anxiety by packing it the night before school!
Check out this video to see some easy lunch ideas and remember, if you feel you need extra support managing your anxiety or coping with school, contact me for a FREE phone consultation.
