Why do we struggle so much to remember what works? Whether it’s sleep, anxiety, working in a group, or even going about our day to day rituals, I, (and I have a feeling others,) forget how to manage. It’s as if all I need is a few days of feeling great, and I assume all…
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Thinking About
Uncertainty tolerance. I was surprised to see my anxiety levels elevated lately, but I’m coming to terms with it. We are considering moving- either to another house in Fredericksburg or into a retirement community in another town. All this is happening right before we plan a long trip to Rhode Island, my childhood home. Everything…
Needing an Assist
This poem I wrote for one of Donna’s photographs seems to fit me today. I’ve been struggling a little…so I’m looking for words. LOW TIDE Some days, I am like the turtle flipped over, struggling, wanting to fling myself upright. I’ve learned to look for small assists: a vibrant glow of sunrise, bright tulips sprouting…
Changing My Thoughts
One of my goals/intentions/hopes is to catch myself when I am heading down a dark hole (catastrophizing or other cognitive distortions) and to stop, breathe, and break the cycle. I was reading a blog post today, and the author wrote that she says to herself: This is not a big deal. I like that. Most…