My mind has still not completely let go of slow drivers. Or the frustration and anger that I was feeling. I haven't fully accepted not letting other’s actions change my view of the situation. I really meant that as I was writing it yesterday. I realized that these feelings and frustrations did not have to be mine, I did not have to accept the anger and … [Read more...] about I let the dump truck go; Road Rage Part II
Self Care
Because I opened the email, my success looks different today
I am very competitive. I have been my entire life. I want to be the first, the best, the only. I set arbitrary goals and then try to exceed them. This has led to what some might call “lofty achievements.†I am the author of two books, I started five businesses including a crossword card business (where my brother created the cards and I marketed … [Read more...] about Because I opened the email, my success looks different today
Sometimes I want to go where everybody knows my name
OK, so I am dating myself by using the line from Cheers! But they were on to something special. Sam Malone, a former relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox’s and a recovering alcoholic, is running a bar. I always felt the show seemed genuine, and that the characters portrayed the lives of people I could relate to. “Norm.†I … [Read more...] about Sometimes I want to go where everybody knows my name
You should be careful what you wish for
Depression told me I would love early retirement. My plan for the past 30 years was to work until I was 70 ½, before retiring. Full social security benefits, a chance to add some extra cushion to my 401K and staying involved with day to day life outside of the house. This all seemed good and doable. About 18 months ago, depression saw how good things were … [Read more...] about You should be careful what you wish for
I Promise Not to Should on Myself Today!
I should have done this! You should have done that. I don’t know about you, but I don’t like to be told what to do. And “you should have” is telling someone what to do. Even with the best of intentions, it can evoke ire and anger in the receiver of the “you should have.” It makes me mad when I say it about or to myself. Today in a group session, we were reminded that I … [Read more...] about I Promise Not to Should on Myself Today!
