How much time do you spend on self-care? I have been asked that question now for months. I have been jumping and running from one thing to another in my quest to learn all I can about depression. While this has been hugely helpful in understanding and facing depression, it has not left much time for other activities. And it turns out "life keepings happening while I learn … [Read more...] about New thinking is helping me achieve balance in my life
Archives for August 2019
Why can’t he count? – My Road Rage continues
This frustration is getting to be a thing with me. I have written about it twice before. I have thought about it and put it through my WRAP plan checklist to see if I could figure out why I am feeling frustrated while driving. As I’ve said, I had gotten over this once before. And if I could get over New York and New Jersey drivers, surely, I could relax with backroad country … [Read more...] about Why can’t he count? – My Road Rage continues
What am I Teaching People About How to Treat Me?
I have spent over 100 days building my life facing depression, with the mantra "depression is not my boss." And yet, with all the support groups, therapy sessions, psychiatrist appointments, and independent reading I have done, I have not owned up to my own self-worth. I realized yesterday that I have not created healthy boundaries for myself. I am allowing others needs … [Read more...] about What am I Teaching People About How to Treat Me?
I found a new place to be SMART
Now that I am back in the workforce, my schedule doesn’t allow me the flexibility to go to support group meetings whenever I want. Before starting back to a “day job,” I was going to three different support group meetings each week held on three different days. There is the SMART group, focusing on Self-management and Recovery. I was also getting to WRAP, focusing on … [Read more...] about I found a new place to be SMART
So many people hate their jobs, why don’t I?
Them - "How’s it going today?" Me - “I’m darn glad to be here.” Them - "Are you ok? This is work." Them - "This is a paycheck. This is what I do to survive. Are you sure you heard the question?" Them - Why would you be happy to be at work? Two-thirds of American workers are disengaged at work, or worse, according to a new Gallup study on the American … [Read more...] about So many people hate their jobs, why don’t I?