S-T-R-E-S-S: One of the most popular words these days. It’s so easy to focus on the stressful things going on in life isn’t it? It sucks all your attention and robs you of all the amazing things in life. Like the quote says, you forget how blessed you are. Sad but true.

In this week’s episode of The Impact Farming Show, I speak to Louise Sanders from The Stress Experts and we chat about all things stress.

Are you looking to reduce your stress levels and become a happier version of you? If so, I highly recommend this episode. You do not need to be a farmer to benefit. Just substitute sitting in the office when we speak about sitting in the combine and this will 100% apply to your life.

Tune in ⬇️⬇️

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‪#MotivationMonday “In life, many things don’t go according to plan. If you fall, get back up. If you stumble, regain your balance. Never give up.”

Truth⬆️⬇️ You are alive and reading this 🙌 Each day is a fresh start.

Have an amazing week!

‪“Going to town on Saturdays” I loved it as a kid when we visited my grandparents on the farm. Every Saturday we woke up excited that we got to spend our allowance on candy. Those were the days weren’t they? Now as an adult, I cannot stomach all the candy, however “going to town” is still one of my favourites parts of the week AND of living in a small farming community.

I just did my groceries at the family owned grocery store that still boxes and carries your groceries to your vehicle for you. I could easily do it in the city any day after work but I don’t. WAY less people, reasonable prices, boxed and carried to my truck and supporting local. What’s not to love?

I bought my favourite magazine The Pioneer Woman – Ree Drummond from the drugstore that started carrying it for me after I asked about it. Ree is definately bringing the holiday love in this issue 🙌🏻🎄📖

Then lunch at Eva’s where she was placing my order before I even had my coat off. Large poutine and water right Tracy? 😍🍟

Some may wonder how I actually enjoy living in the “boon docks” Well….Over the top (small town) customer service, connection and community. Those are just a few of my answers. I ❤️ country life! Comment if you agree!

Happy Saturday Everyone!

Tracy Mae

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Seen this and had to chuckle. Can anyone out there relate to the farming roller coaster🎢

Sounds kind of like #harvest19 doesn’t it?!?!

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So that snippet above is what got posted to social media. The full story is here.

I live my job and usually prefer to work rather than do much else. I am lucky that way. However, Friday was definitely a TGIF kind of day. One of THOSE days.

For those of you that know me, you know I own and run Farm Marketer, one of Canada’s leading agriculture media companies. It’s fast paced and hectic. Just the way I like it. With that said, this is the time of year where clients are planning and booking their advertising for 2020. Plus the show, The Impact Farming Show, is really buzzing snd I have a lot of one off interviews to do.

It’s all rather amazing and wonderful. I have worked hard to get here…so no complaints.

I just happen to see this say in the life of a farmer literally 1/2 hour after telling Anthony that I feel like I have some kind of mood disorder. That I am up down and all around. Then I reflected on my life, my company and farm stresses. We both laughed and then I remember “right, I am a business owner.” Stopping, acknowledging and laughing it off helped to relieve the stress. Then I seen this meme, taken from the entrepreneur version I seen and really like.

After 2019, and especially Harvest 2019, I knew more than a few farmers would relate. I also wanted them to find solace and kinship in the fact that they are not the only ones that feel this way. No, they are not goimg nuts…they are just a normal business owner and farmer going through the often dramatic highs and lows that we feel.

Why do we feel this way? Well, because what we do is risky and risky is stressful. Lovely highs and wins and frustrating and lonely lows.

If you are a business owner and/or farmer, take a deep breath and pat yourself on the back. You are just fine. You are doing a great job. You got this.

Buckle up and enjoy the ride my fellow business owners.

Your Roller Coaster Riding Friend,

Tracy Mae