Jan 15, 2022Adulting: Rushing the Mundane...If I have a big pile of laundry in front of me, my energy is focused on getting those pieces folded and put away. And fast. I typically...
Dec 31, 2021Adulting and Anxiety: Disliking Change...We are all facing another change: the new year of 2022. And I pretty much dread change. I’m that highly sensitive person that feels a...
Dec 18, 2021Adulting with Anxiety: The Thrill of Hope...A phrase I keep encountering again and again: get comfortable being uncomfortable. (I know, this seems a far cry from a feel-good...
Dec 2, 2021Adulting: What Being Sleepy Taught Me....I mention in a previous blog entry that my psychiatrist issued me a challenge to stop napping. My current medicine (albeit helpful) was...
Sep 10, 2021Adulting and Anxiety: Being More Open with Others...I’ve (obviously) had to be honest with myself about my anxiety. And if you’ve been reading my blog for very long, you know that it has...
Aug 27, 2021Adulting and Anxiety: Taking it Down to a Glow...My friend plays lullabies for her girls. The lyrics from one (composed by Christy Nockels) really stood out to me: Every day is shining...
Aug 20, 2021Adulting: The Wisdom in Watching Netflix KidsOne of my dear friends was having an incredibly rough day. You know the kind of day I’m talking about, I’m sure. Her nephew, Marci,...
Jul 23, 2021Adulting: For the love of crafting... I heart crafting. Crocheting, knitting, quilting…I want to try it all! One of my latest endeavors is hand sewing felt; I started during...
Jul 16, 2021Adulting: Resting Without Sleeping...I take medicine daily, and unfortunately the side effects cause restless sleep and strange dreams. For months, I would often wake in the...