Ok, where am I going with this? Am I trying to disassociate myself from depression or am I trying to get out of bed first thing in the morning? I have been thinking, again, about why I cannot get started in the morning. Ever since November, I have struggled to begin the day. If I must get up for work, I ALWAYS do it. That’s why it’s … [Read more...] about Getting Out Of Bed With Depression – 22 Things I’ve Tried
Why am I Fighting My Own Self-Care?
Dictionaryself-care noun the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own health."autonomy in self-care and insulin administration"the practice of taking an active role in protecting one's own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress. "expressing oneself is an essential form of self-care" Taking an active role in protecting … [Read more...] about Why am I Fighting My Own Self-Care?
What Are You Doing Today?
I had in mind working on a Decision-Making Worksheet/Cost-Benefit Analysis this morning. My goal is to map out a plan for the coming year. My attitude towards events as they unfold is what I can control. So I am trying out different ideas to see what makes the most sense. However, I am not seeing this morning as a time to work on this. Instead, I am lost in my list of … [Read more...] about What Are You Doing Today?
Did I Miss My Anniversary?
No, I did not miss my wedding anniversary. I know that date and will be forever grateful for it. As we approach 40 years of marriage, there is so much to be thankful for. But that is not for a few more months. We have marked this occasion together every year since our first. But that is not what just passed. I’m pretty sure a year ago, I was still in or … [Read more...] about Did I Miss My Anniversary?
The Downy Woodpecker Never Knew What Hit Her
It never saw it coming. Sitting on the front porch, I had been watching the Downy Woodpecker as it was eating suet. It had all the feeders to itself. The Cardinals, Blue jays, and other birds were off doing something else. Often, we get Red-Bellied Woodpeckers at the suet feeder. They tend to talk a lot before, during, and after eating. And don’t get … [Read more...] about The Downy Woodpecker Never Knew What Hit Her
