writing about emotional and spiritual growth, grief and loss, and mood management.
People who struggle with anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder can benefit greatly by learning skills to reduce the negatives of these mood states. Thought restructuring is a somewhat complicated yet very useful tool to change the brain. Research shows that using a thought restructuring tool 20-50 times will teach the brain to look for a…
By guest author: Katelynn Wiltjer Taller Older Wiser Sturdy Safe and Warm Hard and strong Yet, provide a bed Safety and shelter for a friend They enjoy the sunshine on their head They soak it all in They sway and dance in the rain They never seem afraid They stand strong in the wind Their…
Gratitudes Paying attention to things we are grateful for helps us keep in a good mood or lift ourselves out of depression. I hope that seeing my list of gratitudes will help you make a list of your own. I am grateful for my family surrounding me with love. I am grateful for my children…
I wonder how many of you live in places where global warming has turned into global extremes: extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme storms, extreme fires…? Anything I missed? I wonder how many of you feel anxious or afraid of your safety at certain times of the year when these extremes manifest in your city, state,…