Drama Queens Are Gender Neutral
I have always loved the term ‘Drama Queen’ – it always makes me think of Mae West dramatically throwing her feather boa over her shoulder and strutting out of the room while all eyes are glued on her departure. What I DON’T love is the presence of a Drama Queen in my life daily. Occasionally, […]
Facing Depression Head On
Are you always feeling under the weather? Are you always not in the mood to be around others and have a good time? If you’ve been suffering from prolonged sadness for quite some time now, you should face these bouts of depression and get yourself diagnosed by a psychiatrist, and they’re doctors who can help […]
Finding the Proper Depression Treatment
Depression or prolonged sadness is quite common in the United States; around 9.5 percent of the American population suffers from this illness; however, not all of them get to be treated. Thus, depression and its ill-effects continue to burden some individuals. This illness may seem quite simple to treat, but it takes more than a […]
The Tell-tale Symptoms of Depression
People who may be suffering from depression or manic disorders exhibit or show each kind of symptom of depression that doctors will tell you that depressed people have. Sometimes it’s pretty easy to overlook such signs and not be able to help oneself or others who are suffering from depression. There are a lot of […]
Fog of Depression
During March, I had blog posts pending my planning and goal tools for individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and ADHD, Inattentive, formally ADD. The month started in the typical Iowa fashion, cold weather, hibernating in the house, and usually counting down the day to my birthday bash. I was struck down with a […]
3 Things To Do Before End of 2021
Before you start wearing your holiday hat, there are a few things you could do before the new year. Pull out your journal right now and complete these 3 activities within the next 10 mins. 1) List down your 3 highlights of 2021. Something that is worth remembering, something that makes yourself proud, something that […]
Do you have plans?
It is December and most of us are feverishly focused on this last part of the year and all the details of the holidays that come with it. Family getting together, travel arrangements, gatherings, and celebrations, holiday meals, and the proverbial gift list. I would like to ask for just a moment of your time […]
Holiday Advice
I’m not big on advice, but what the heck, it’s my blog. So here it is. It might be fun to practice savoring during the holidays. When savoring, one experiences the specifics and detail of the present moment. Noticing all the different aspects of an experience might include sounds, smells, textures, tastes, and emotions. For […]
4 Strategies for Combating Holiday Overwhelm
The holidays are marketed as the “most wonderful time of the year” For me, they often feel like the most overwhelming time of the year. I have learned that if I do not schedule some time for recovery and self-care, it does not go well. Recovery is defined as “a return to a normal or […]
Self-Care During the Holidays
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and a restful weekend after! I thought I’d share a few tips about getting through the holidays with your self-care needs intact. I know that I often find it difficult to maintain my normal routine during this time of year. Extra pressures financially and emotionally can make this […]