Category: Distraction
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Welcome to a healthy village
A friend told me yesterday she felt like she should have done a better job being “there” for me. This is my one of my best friends. I have known her for 30+ years! She has always been “there” for me. Maybe not standing right next to me, but definitely “there”. As I listened to…
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My village
I am over a “certain age”. Often the medical world just lays it out as the cause, and that’s that. But I have some really good days… and some really tough ones… so somewhere in there is the possibility for more good then bad days. I bring this up to help understand why coaching in…
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Rooted and uprooted
I saw this on social media this morning and it hit home. I tend to dig in, plant roots, and get stuck. Routines are great as long as you are not stuck in a rut. Today I needed the reminder that I can make changes… move on from routines and learn. With that, I share…
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Sharing
At my home, this is a weekend typically filled with celebrations and fun with family and friends. Typically, this means food. Jar because I am being more careful with my food choices doesn’t mean I need to bring “diet” food! A few of my favorites… Janeva’s buffalo chicken meatballs. Brought those to a potluck.. 150…
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Changing the “can’t”
One word that threatens my ability to move forward is “can’t.” When everything is super regimented, it feels like I am living in what I can’t have and can’t do… This is where I get stuck. And depressed… and angry. My sister reminded me: I am the one with the power. Yes, I will hear…
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When to seek help
I can blame the stress. I can blame my health, I can blame the world. I choose to accept that I own my problem. I got tasked with a new challenge… and I have an awesome boss who preaches work life balance (and actually walks her talk.). She reminds me daily not to burn out……
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Confessions of an addict
Any one who has ever battled an addiction knows. We know what quitting means, we know that making good choices is the path to healing. Whatever your addiction, it’s a pull to something that is beyond reason. I come from a very long line of addicts. Food, alcohol, drugs, shopping, hoarding… my family has a…
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It’s a choice
I awoke this morning with a ton of things to do. The color run starts in 1.5 hours, house cleaning, doctor appointments, laundry, grocery shopping, meal prepping… and my family coming for a visit. The dog needed to be walked, the fur babies needed to be fed. I started my morning feeling overwhelmed. Silly. It’s…
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Depends on where you look
I was walking my pooch this morning and all the sudden it was raining. It’s May, it’s cold, it’s raining… again. I looked up… dark clouds… to the right and front of me blue sky. What the heck? I started to feel like a cartoon character where the rain stays right over that guy.. and…
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Something right
Tonight my hubby came home with a big batch of flowers… just because. Not that long ago he would have come in with a bo bowl of popcorn! I must be doing something right! That, ladies and gentlemen, that is how you tell someone you are thinking of them and proud of them!