You often hear of people talking about the importance of grounding yourself. If you have anxiety, you've probably heard of the Rule of 5. You may even have heard of it before simply by friends who are sharing it on Social Media. Anytime you feel a panic attack or a wave of anxiety. Stop and … Continue reading Grounding Yourself
Amazing Grace
I've mentioned before that every night after dinner I am responsible for taking the residents who smoke outside on the patio and supervise their smoke break. I often grab one of the chairs and sit with them so I'm at eye level with them instead of walking around constantly. One of my residents started randomly … Continue reading Amazing Grace
My Health Anxiety
In December I posted that I would be getting back in the habit and for the whole month of January I didn't post. Not only did I not post, I didn't even log in to read a lot of the new blogs I started following. I went from being so motivated to falling right back … Continue reading My Health Anxiety
Back In The Habit
Update on Noni To those of you who regularly read my blog I must apologize. I took a very long hiatus without saying anything. It's been months since I wrote with regularity and I wish that I could say that it was because I was busy doing something important. There is no reason. I keep … Continue reading Back In The Habit
An Important Pair of Gloves
Hand-knit gloves that are about 15 years old Growing up, my grandmother was always knitting and crocheting something for somebody. She often made sweaters, blankets, scarves, hats, you name it and my Grandmother either could do it from memory or had the plans for it somewhere in her knitting bag. Her knitting bag hung off … Continue reading An Important Pair of Gloves
Time to Schedule a Road Test
Sometimes it is completely hard to stay motivated. I noticed I haven't written in a while and I'm not sure why. I can't say that I've been busier than usual because my work schedule has been the same. Even if I have a hectic day at work my hours are always pretty much the same. … Continue reading Time to Schedule a Road Test
A Morning with Depression
I wake up at around 9:30 every morning, even without my alarm now. It doesn't really matter what time I go to bed, my body will still wake me up. I barely open one eye and look at my fitbit and I see the time is 9:28. I close my eye and think about if … Continue reading A Morning with Depression
My Love of Cooking
Food has always been an integral part of my life. I have been overweight for a majority of my life. At a young age I was already chubby and it continued to grow because I loved food. I've got a very good handle on my weight but I still have an intimate relationship with food, … Continue reading My Love of Cooking
Everything Stays
There are days where I am convinced that I am a completely healed person. I might have a day where I show a new found emotional strength and keep composed. I haven't had nearly any of the breakdowns that seemed to have peppered my life before. This new found sense of strength only encourages me … Continue reading Everything Stays
Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes
It may not be the rule of thumb for most people, but it is said that every seven years you are a different person. The cells in your body are slowly changing constantly; In a seven year time-line, every cell in your body is different. They say that even your personality can change in the … Continue reading Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes
Communication and Feelings
There are life lessons that I'm very lucky to have learned early on in my life. There are certain things that people older than me don't seem to have a firm grasp on. One thing that I've learned that has helped me immensely in all of my relationships can be boiled down to one single … Continue reading Communication and Feelings
Grief: The Ball in the Box
Grief is eventually a part of everyone's life. I have been fortunate enough to only deal with the grief of losing a loved one a few times in my life. My immediate family has been fairly blessed to not have to deal with as much loss. Some people seem to have to go through it … Continue reading Grief: The Ball in the Box
Golden Age Games
For a week or so I kept seeing signs around my job talking about rehearsal for The Golden Age Games. I thought it would be something in the vain of Olympics for residents. I asked around and I realized it was more of like an indoor field day for residents. There would be games, activities, … Continue reading Golden Age Games
Synchronicity, Positivity, and Laughter 