I thought about starting this post by stating that I wanted to write a post about staying motivated, but I didn't feel like it. That's it, short and sweet and arguably humorous. But then I realized that it wouldn't be motivating and probably not as funny as I thought, so here we go... If you're… Continue reading Stay Motivated
Category: Mental Health
Encouragement
Being creative ain't easy. We often work alone for hours, don't socialize like our normal friends do, and we struggle with indecision and self-confidence. It's the nature of the beast. When I was growing up I felt as if I was living in a vacuum. No, I didn't have dust and Legos swirling around me,… Continue reading Encouragement
Strength from Writing
I know a lot of writers use their craft as a form of therapy, myself included. I explore my dreams, desires, fears, and phobias in my fiction. It's a safe way to stand on the edge of a cliff and look down into the abyss without having to worry about falling. I recently read a… Continue reading Strength from Writing
A Little Encouragement
We all need a boost every now and then, a little pat on the back, or a "hey, nice job." I think of them as random acts of kindness. Unsolicited encouragement can change someone's day, or maybe even their outlook on life. And it barely takes any effort. We often get caught up in our… Continue reading A Little Encouragement
Ripple Effect
I don't think anyone can argue that the world is a crazy place at the moment. Well, crazier than usual. Political partisanship, terrorism, social media manipulation, threats of war, economic instability, climate change...it's a lot to process on a daily basis. And it doesn't seem to be getting any better. So for us in the… Continue reading Ripple Effect
Happy New Year!
I hope that my visitors, followers, and subscribers were able to end 2019 on a positive note and that it carries over into 2020. Our lives all have ups and downs, good days and bad, but none of it lasts for very long. I look at life as a roller coaster. We have those long,… Continue reading Happy New Year!
Monkey Mind
I recently heard the term "Monkey Mind" while watching a video on mindful meditation. It was a cute animation that described how we can become overwhelmed by all the things in our lives and how all this makes it difficult to concentrate. I felt a connection to the little animated monkey in the video. The… Continue reading Monkey Mind
Winter Blues
It's that time of year again...days are shorter, it's getting colder, and people are bundled up and staying indoors. There are bright, sparkling lights hanging in windows, trees and candles flickering inside, and way too much food to eat. It's the winter holiday season, a time for sharing, caring, and overindulging. But despite all this,… Continue reading Winter Blues
Insomnia
One of the banes of my existence. I've been an insomniac for years, getting by on a few hours of sleep every night. It eventually catches up with me and every so often I crawl into bed on a Saturday afternoon and sleep for a few hours. It's not an uncommon ailment, but it can… Continue reading Insomnia
Some Thoughts on Mental Health
I've been seeing more open discussions on mental health lately. It's been on the news, commercials, social media. I'm glad to see it becoming less taboo, that people are more comfortable talking about issues, about stress, depression, anxiety, and the other ailments that we all deal with. But it got me thinking about mental health… Continue reading Some Thoughts on Mental Health