Today I talked for a while with a friend who is concerned that she’s showing symptoms of depression. Depression can be very de-habilitating. It can suck you in like a black hole. No matter how bad you hate it and know it, there seems to be no escape. It’s like Read more…
“All that we are is the result of what we have thought.” -Gautama Buddha The short version of today’s blog: think warm, happy thoughts! Sunrise 7:35 Sunset 6:05 Wake up temp 30
Not really. Good advice for fighting the cold and all that comes with it is to reduce and limit your intake of alcohol. That glass of wine may warm your soul, but it will wreak havoc in your body. And I know I can do without the extra calories and Read more…
If you really want to win against the Abominable Winter Blues Monster, confuse him! Switch up your routine. When a monkey wrench gets thrown in and messes up your plans, fight back with a happy dance! Roll with it! And while you’re switching things up, go ahead a rearrange the Read more…
So today I’m not writing about winter or the blues or anything like that. Instead I want you to check out my friend’s blog site below. She’s pretty awesome and you might want to start following her too! http://itswendyyall.com/i-made-the-paper-yall/ Sunrise 7:37 Sunset 6:02 Wake up temp 25
So I was reading a post “60 ideas to beat seasonal affected disorder” and #37 reads… (drumroll please)… attempt a roundhouse spin kick (cautiously)! What?! Ok, I said I’d try the advice I find and let you know if it works… here’s the instructions. Add a spin and use this Read more…
Today’s beat the Winter Blues advice is to act like you’re a kid! Remember when life was simple and everything was funny? So watch a Disney movie, or play a board game, or make hit cocoa with extra marshmallows! I recommend “Sing”. It’s on Netflix. Or the Lion King is Read more…
So today I walked into a the restroom at the restaurant and no one else was in there. The music was jamming pretty loud and I caught myself doing a little dance and thinking “I love it when this happens!” Now for those of you who know me, you know Read more…
Today I’m feeling very supported by my family and friends. It just happened that today it was expressed to me in many ways. And though I didn’t know I was supported and didn’t feel I was supported, the support was always there. So if you are collapsing into the Abominable Read more…
As crazy as it sounds, many recommend spending as much time as possible outdoors to battle the winter blues. So it pains me to say “let’s go for a hike” when it’s cold outside. But I still bundle up and go outside for a walk or a short sit on Read more…