What is the first song you remember hearing when you were young that you enjoyed and identified as a “good song?” Go play that song now and answer the following: Where were you when you heard it? Who were you with? How does it make you feel to hear it now? My parents divorced whenContinue reading “Habit challenge Day 8”
Category Archives: Mental Health
Habit Challenge Day 7
Write a letter from your fear. Dear Beth, I am your fear of being a failure, and this is what I want to say to you. Being a failure is a stepping stone. Failure is temporary and an opportunity to grow. But, are you really a failure if you overcome and adapt through any ofContinue reading “Habit Challenge Day 7”
Habit challenge Day 3
Who or What is teaching you right now? What are you learning? Life has been teaching me quite a bit right now. We lost 3 family members within weeks of each other in September and October and we managed to make 2 trips to Florida to be there for my family. Those experiences taught meContinue reading “Habit challenge Day 3”
Habits challenge Day 2
What was the last thing, person, or moment you felt grateful for? Last thing I was grateful for was my pillow. Since purchasing the pillow, my sleep has improved because of the pillow. The person I was grateful for today; other than my husband whom I’m always grateful for; is my coworker who sits behindContinue reading “Habits challenge Day 2”
Trust
Do you trust your instincts? At this point in my life, I can say without any doubt that I trust my instincts. The only caveat to that trust is when I’m in physical or emotional turmoil… and then I lean on the instincts of my husband to keep me safe.
Waiting period
I had my 6 month imaging as part of my health care protocols. I’ve been called back for additional imaging. Scheduling these appointments is part of my job every day. So, in my head I know this is “routine ” and there is probably nothing to be too concerned about. My body’s reaction to it…Continue reading “Waiting period”
Mantra
What part of your routine do you always try to skip if you can? Lately the part of my routine i do everything to skip is the anxiety spiral. First world issues and life in general is trying to sap my joy and play the what if game. So, instead of giving into the anxiety,Continue reading “Mantra”
Here but not
So, in October, I took my daily writing practice off line. I will be honing those pieces and perhaps sharing here, or maybe share in other forms. I have opened and closed this blank page a lot over the last few days. Lots of things going on amongst my inner monologue… not much of itContinue reading “Here but not”
A day out
Today, after a continuing education course, my husband and I started our errands. First up, we dropped the car off to get some maintenance before leaving our trip. While my husband stayed with the car, I walked to a close by clothing store to look for the outfit I would bring for the wedding. WhileContinue reading “A day out”
Out of routine
I’ve fallen out of the habit of writing daily… sorry, everyone. I’m repenting now, though. A couple of things have gone on and are upcoming up in life that I need to process, so it’s the perfect opportunity to get back into my writing practice. During my last pay period, my supervisor was giving meContinue reading “Out of routine”
Indomitable Bellatrix 