Ever rush through a doorknob conversation to avoid a challenge? I did too — until I noticed the habit and started truly listening. In the past few months, I can see that I have no longer been using this technique to get my ideas out in the open. I am better at saying what I am thinking when it comes into my head. I realized yesterday that I have not been a … [Read more...] about I Only Do “Drive-by” Conversations: Updated Sept. 23, 2025
concealed depression
Why do I set challenges for myself?
Why am I always challenging myself? Is it to accomplish more than I thought I could and or is it to make a competition out of my ‘to-do’ list? I read a very thought-provoking article this morning that has me thinking about how I procrastinate, but even more importantly, why I procrastinate. While everyone procrastinates … [Read more...] about Why do I set challenges for myself?
The World Looks Easier at 20,000 Feet
The big picture. That’s what I see from row 6, seat C of the airplane. Almost immediately after takeoff, my perspective changed. At first, I was seeing Buck Mountain Road that I had just traveled to get to the airport. Then the city passed under us, getting visibly smaller as we climbed to our cruising altitude. Now I am wondering why I am writing in … [Read more...] about The World Looks Easier at 20,000 Feet
Why am I packing this for my trip?
My flight leaves at 1 PM today. It is almost 8;30 AM. I am usually packed the night before, ready to go. But my clean laundry is still in the laundry room. I did get my suitcase out of the closet yesterday and put my shaving kit on top of the suitcase. They are both sitting on the floor of my bedroom. As I pack, I keep the suitcase closed, because we have a cat that … [Read more...] about Why am I packing this for my trip?
Celebrities are admitting they have depression. I am not alone!
I subscribe to some pretty awesome blogs. I have learned a lot about depression and mental illness in general from these talented writers. Their new blog posts appear in my inbox daily. Yesterday, my jaw dropped as I read the headline for a new blog post by Chelsea Owens. Celebrities with Mental Health Issues: Dwayne Johnson I thought I was the only one suffering … [Read more...] about Celebrities are admitting they have depression. I am not alone!
