veronicajune2@yahoo.com I am a part-time dog lover. I say part-time because I have come to love my gross dog. But only most of the time. A small piece of my heart does not love my gross dog. Because, well, she is gross. Here’s the story of how I came to understand that dogs are gross.
Practicing a mindful attitude during the holidays can reduce stress. Begin journaling mindfulness and these other techniques to reduce stress. But first, know that you are not alone if you find your stress level rising as autumn settles in and the holiday season looms large? A 2015 survey by Healthline found that almost two-thirds of people report that their stress level increased throughout the holiday season. I found it particularly interesting that even more women than men reported higher stress during the holiday season. What’s the difference? Could it be because we get carried away with trying to pull off the “perfect” holiday each year?
no one makes delicious apple crisp like my grandma did. My grandma passed when I was only 13, so I can only imagine how much I loved her homemade apple crisp when I was little. I wish I had stronger memories of making it with her, but since I don’t, I can look forward to passing grandma’s apple crisp recipe along to my grandkids. Her old fashioned apple crisp recipe is so simple and easy with only five ingredients. And even better, I get to use some of my favorite kitchen tools!
It’s hard to top the glow of new motherhood. Life looks like a whole new adventure laid out before you when they place that sweet child in your arms. Wait! (insert sound of record screeching here). Being a grandma is light years better than being a mom, and here are my five top reasons why!
We don’t often talk about the challenges of transitioning your kids from young people into the early years of adulthood and eventually complete independence. I often feel like shouting, “Nobody told me how hard this would be!”
As we reach the middle years of life, it is more important than ever to find creative ways to stay active physically and mentally. Set a great example to your loved ones and coworkers and prioritize yourself.
Go pick up one of these books about BPD and then pick up your pencil and write about your experience, here or online or in your family. Any time we can educate ourselves and others around us, we make the world a better place.
My daughter has Borderline Personality Disorder, also known as BPD. Parenting a child with Borderline Personality Disorder has been a challenge, especially when that child is an adult. But the joys that have come along with that challenge are undeniable.
If I had a dollar each time I heard someone tell me they love my pink and purple hair and “wish” they could wear theirs that way, I’d be a wealthy woman! But guess what!?
Have questions about seeing a therapist? I did, too. Talk Therapy (also called psychotherapy) helps you develop coping skills, improve thought patterns, and even helps with various health conditions. You don’t have to have a severe mental health issue to benefit from good therapy.