Why do I shut down under stress? When I first hear any important news, good or bad, I am usually in shock. People often wonder at how calm I seem. Then later, usually when I'm on my own and have had time for it to sink in, I freak out internally! I may still seem calm on the outside, but my mind is suddenly on overdrive, thinking, obsessively … [Read more...]
Cure for Depression
I was depressed for most of my life and have finally overcome (well, lets say I'm more than managing it)! Cure for Depression: If you are suffering from depression, especially if you’re thinking of suicide, this is the best advice I can give: 1. Coming from my counselor who told me to keep a daily journal, "If you're not going to take … [Read more...]
How to Be Happy
Something that I'm really good at. This is a hard one! I feel like I’m good at a lot of things, art, crafts, sewing, writing, cooking…, I can even sing! And I used to be a pretty good dancer (swing dancing, if I had a good leading partner!) But I’m not a super star at any of those things. What am I really good at? I think I’m best at being a mom, … [Read more...]
My Life as a Poem
Originally posted ten years ago on May 1, 2013 I was challenged to write the Story of My Life in under 250 words. I tried, but couldn't narrate it under 300 words, so here's My life as a poem Brady bunch beginnings. Happy hippies loving life in Santa Cruz. You think things can’t … [Read more...]
7 Great Books for Kids About Feelings
Everyone has to learn to deal with difficult feelings. Big emotions are something kids feel and express, but need to learn how to put into words as they grow older. Sometimes they don't even understand how they are feeling or why they are feeling a certain way. These picture books are perfect to get your kids thinking about all the different … [Read more...]
Homeschooling Through Stressful Times
For a long time now my little family has been living in survival mode. You could say I'm becoming an expert at homeschooling through stressful times. We're scraping by as I try to make enough to support my family and keep our home in one of the most expensive places in the U.S. on one small income. My husband is disabled so I had to take on … [Read more...]
Why “Me Time” is Over-Rated
How can I cope without ME TIME? I constantly hear moms complaining that they don't get away enough, they don't have time off from their kids, or they can't afford to go out with the girls, so they are miserable and feel like a horrible wife and parent. I want to extend some encouragement to these moms who are at their wits end and just can't … [Read more...]
Would You Know if Your Friend Lives in Fear? #WomensLives
Welcome to Monday Matters! Spread awareness to help important causes and start your week off right by making a difference each Monday, even if that is just to pin, tweet, or share to pass this information on. Join the Monday Matters blog hop after this post. How well do you know your friends home life? Would you know if your good friend or close … [Read more...]
