I never expected to be wide awake by 2:00 AM on Day 4 of being retired. Nor did I expect finally slowing down to be a thing. Yet, there I was, staring at the ceiling while the entire world slumbered. It wasn’t until I made my way to the window that I saw something I hadn’t expected: snow in the mountains of Virginia. These quiet, early-morning snows seem to bring a … [Read more...] about Retirement Day 5 – If You’ve Ever Rushed Through Life and Are Finally Slowing Down, This Story Is for You
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10 Unhelpful Thinking Styles That Fuel Anxiety and How to Stop Them
“If overthinking were an Olympic sport, I’d have a gold medal and my own Wheaties box.” Here are 10 common unhelpful thinking styles (Link to my original post of May 3rd, 2019) that can quietly feed anxiety, depression, and self-doubt. These aren’t signs of weakness—they’re patterns the brain learns to protect you. But left unchecked, they can distort how you see yourself … [Read more...] about 10 Unhelpful Thinking Styles That Fuel Anxiety and How to Stop Them
How to Completely Change Your Life With Depression – 2025 UPDATE
How to Completely Change Your Life With Depression June 28, 2019 by Depression Is Not My Boss (Edit) Updated October 9, 2025 by Joel Quass As I started reading this blog post I wrote over 6 years ago, I realized how little I knew then about my depression. And even without yet reading the remainder of my post, I see how little I knew about SEO. Even my … [Read more...] about How to Completely Change Your Life With Depression – 2025 UPDATE
My 70th birthday is coming, and the hardest question isn’t about cake — it’s learning how to choose what I really want for myself.
It’s me again. I’ve been off for a few weeks, and I need to write again. I wish I didn't feel like doo-doo. I’m certain that having a severe cold is not making me feel any better. It came on about 72 hours ago. I spent Saturday traveling from the bed to the couch, and then back to the bed. There are a bunch of things on my to-do list for today. Getting my laundry done … [Read more...] about My 70th birthday is coming, and the hardest question isn’t about cake — it’s learning how to choose what I really want for myself.
The Path Back to Joy Starts with One Small Moment
Joy is supposed to feel simple, right? But lately, joy hasn’t felt simple. Or easy. Or even something I expect to feel.. If you’ve read My Concealed Depression before, you know I’ve talked about this—how joy, for me, sometimes slips quietly out of reach. Not with drama. Not with a breakdown. Just… gone. Like the volume’s been turned down on life, and I forgot how to turn … [Read more...] about The Path Back to Joy Starts with One Small Moment
