It’s Not Over
I just wanted to let you know that I have not gone anywhere. I took a long break. I did not give up, but I was tired. I hope that …
How Not Planning Can Increase Anxiety During the War
Anxiety can come from different places. However, one of the biggest causes is feeling unprepared. This week, I noticed how thoughts about the war can quickly turn into worry about the …
David: Finding Courage When Fear Tries to Take Over
Anxiety can show up in different ways. It can feel like fear, pressure, or doubt. This week, I found myself thinking about how people manage those feelings during difficult times. However, …
Growing Mimosa: A Gentle Plant to Support Calm and Relaxation
Anxiety can build quietly. This week, I noticed how tension can sit in the body without warning. War can add to those feelings. However, small natural supports can help bring calm …
I can’t find anybody to date
Americans have a lot of choices when it comes to dating. We can date someone from the opposite sex or the same sex. Mature men can be sugar daddies and mature …
You’ve heard it before
You’ve heard it all before. Healthy living consists of eating healthily, exercising, getting 8 hours of sleep, and drinking 8 cups of water. Everyone knows about healthy living, so what is all …
Word for a year
My pastor asks us to choose a word to concentrate on for the year. I can’t remember what I ate today. I would need to develop a routine because I am …
Where did the time go?
The worst symptom of mental illness is focus. Focus is essential to everything we do. When we lose focus, we lose time. Time is too precious to lose. To obtain inner …
What is “Working smarter not harder”
I was born in the 60’s where women could not twerk in public. People, my age, who suffer with mental illness had to make some major changes to survive in this …
Take time for purpose
Finding our purpose in life is important. How do we focus on life purpose when we don’t know what to expect next. There have been several mass shootings happening in America …
Flip the Script
Ways on handling negative comments The best way to control your emotions is to get a game plan for difficult situations. I am not talking to the “Got it all together” …
How not to fight or flight
The first time I heard the phase, “fight or flight” was at a wellness and holistic conference a couple of years ago. It did not dawn on me that I use …
Why should we seek humbleness?
If you grew like I did, you went to church. It seems my family went to church every day. I thought my grandmother was overdoing the religion. As I got older, …
