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Fighting Burnout: Welcome To The Club
Lately, I’ve been feeling very tired, irritable, and a bit desperate at work, although I’ve been achieving my goals at work. There is no reason for me to feel that way. My colleagues are supportive, my job is fun (and my side gigs are too!). My boss is kind, and I have a great relationship with…
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Free Birthday Giveaways
Who doesn’t want something for free on their birthday? My daughter and son-in-law share a birthday two days apart. This year, they thought it would be fun to spend her day, beginning with breakfast, and tackle all the different options available to them where they could get free birthday goodies. Much to their dismay, they…
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Glitch
Ah, the stresses and the strains, of course, I must refrain, from letting it in, how it all begins, to take a toll, of mind and soul; a lingering itch was once a glitch, but now the wrinkle has deepened still and all that was rational is supplemented by a pill; no longer has character…
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An Old Wedding Dress
An old wedding dress that someone didn’t want any more hangs on a rack in a quiet antique shop. It thinks to itself, “My best day is long behind me.” The dress waits and waits as people pass it by, hanging there sadly, hoping for another chance to shine. As luck would have it, a…
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Procrastination Self Care
Reflecting on the past, I remember a time when my days were filled with a sense of accomplishment and inner peace. From a clean house to well-tended nails, everything seemed to fall into place effortlessly. However, as life unfolded, I noticed a gradual shift away from prioritizing my own well-being. As a woman of faith,…
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The Battle Of Life (A Romance Story)
Part 1: 65. 65. 65. 65. Turning 65 was the age that changed my life changed forever. It’s the age that starts to make you start to feel old, your bones start to creak, and your hair starts to transform into a grey mess. I started my pension that year, and so did my husband;…
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Battle Station: A Mother’s Reflection
I’m awakened in the light grey morning hours by the sound of my old dog’s claws pacing back and forth on the wooden floor. Beckoning me out of sleep and reminding me of my duties. Groaning but smiling at my dog, I pull the covers back and take him outside. The greys in his fur…
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Happiness Is For Ordinary People
Since sorrow never comes too late, And happiness to swiftly flies. Thought would destroy their paradise, No more; where ignorance is bliss, ‘Tis folly to be wise. – Thomas Gray Finding ways to make yourself happy is an exhausting, personality-bending process. The race for endorphins, fuelled by societal norms, political games, fiction books, romantic movies,…
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Love And Memories
I gazed upon the airy infinity So vast and bright Lost in their serene beauty Lost in the dark of night With each gentle breeze Your presence near A whisper reminder Of love, so dear Your warm, soft embrace Reminds me of stories My grandma told Of love and memories She said the two walk…
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Girl In A Bookstore (p.3)
Bill and I have been dating for almost three months, and we see each other a few times a week. Between attending classes five days a week, working a part-time job at the bookstore where we met, and spending time with my family and friends, it’s nice to know that I finally have a boyfriend.…
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The Roads I Traveled On
Maybe it’s that I am on marriage number four at the young age of forty-three. Maybe it’s learning enough about myself at this stage in life to view things differently. It could possibly be the decades of experience I have in coaching clients who are unraveling childhood trauma that I learned a thing or two…
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Mental Health Awareness Month
Since it is currently May, it’s important to recognize that it is Mental Health Awareness Month. This annual observance shines a spotlight on the importance of mental health and aims to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness. Mental health is an integral part of our overall well-being, yet it is often overlooked or misunderstood. One…
