Lately, I’ve been feeling like there are not enough hours in the day. Now I understand everyone feels that way sometimes. It is a fact of life that things will pile up, then things will clear. One day we are almost frantic to get things done and the next we are trolling through Pinterest on our phone looking for a recipe for a crock pot breakfast. Why? … [Read more...] about Reminding myself I can control my attitude towards each day
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It works for me so who cares what “they say”
Stigma is a funny thing. It is often subtle; you can’t quite put your finger on what you are feeling. Yet there it is. Sometimes, all you must do is say the word and feelings, emotions begin to form inside you. A switch is thrown, and your senses are activated and on alert. Affirmation. See? I know you are reacting in some way to that word. … [Read more...] about It works for me so who cares what “they say”
There’s an elephant in the room?
An elephant in the room? Boy, that’s news to me. What in the world would that be doing in my living room? Why would there be something like that in my life? And if it is there, why am I not addressing it? The elephant in the room is an American phrase with murky origins, the first reference being in 1935 to mean … [Read more...] about There’s an elephant in the room?
Maybe the change in barometric pressure has me feeling down
I cannot put my finger on it. Today has been blah. Not overly bad, not overly good, just blah. My to-do list was long. The self-care part for me was to be outside, on the front porch, drinking my coffee, no cell phone, no laptop, just me and nature. That part of the day was relaxing. After that, I worked my list. I did manage to get the trash and recycling to … [Read more...] about Maybe the change in barometric pressure has me feeling down
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?
