Change can be a good thing and force you out of your comfort zone. Maybe you can start to see the good parts of change.
Category Archives: Reflecting
Hormones, sigh
hormone changes are powerful and can effect every part of your life, especially your relationships
Mindful Delays
road rage can turn into mindful gratitude when we change our mindset
Hidden Trauma
As Chicago fell away and the dark outline of Lake Michigan took over the view from the window, I started to cry. This is not the usual response I have to flying away from Chicago O’Hare. I loathe that place and flying away is the event I’m looking forward to most. But I have been dreading this tripContinueContinue reading “Hidden Trauma”
Awareness
Today, I want to talk about awareness…..now if you want some research backed information, look in Julie’s writings. I’m off the cuff. I want to just talk about general awareness. Awareness of your position in time and space. I was at my son’s soccer game on a very wet morning and everyone was avoiding theContinueContinue reading “Awareness”
Iceland and Reflecting on SAD
Before traveling to Iceland, I made contact with a clinician there to discuss how mental health varies in their country to ours. I would be traveling to Iceland in August when the sun barely sets at all for only a few hours. While this is great for sightseeing and traveling, I couldn’t help but thinkContinueContinue reading “Iceland and Reflecting on SAD”
At the End of the Day: Leaving for Vacation
As I rush through the business of my last few days before we leave for vacation, I am overwhelmed with the amount of things that need to be done. While I am fully aware that I have a desire to not “cram things in” before and after vacation, I somehow continue to do this eachContinueContinue reading “At the End of the Day: Leaving for Vacation”
Moments of Joy
I don’t know about you but as a clinician I have a list of probably 50-60 books that I want to read, a bazillion podcasts that I should “check out”, and articles that are recommended… aghh. I just can’t, seriously. I try to carve out time. Sitting in the car waiting for my daughter toContinueContinue reading “Moments of Joy”