• Mental Health

    Kicking Clutter to the Curb in 2021 Declutter for Serenity and Harmony

    [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Declutter For Serenity in 2021 My goal is to bring more serenity and harmony into my life this year.  I am sure I am not the only one who is struggling with the roller coaster ride of emotions and a  million distractions. Trying to keep the balance and not drop an important ball of the many I am juggling. Lets do this. Lets simplify and have more serenity and harmony together. Struggling to get back into the swing of things with homeschool or virtual school…

  • Advocacy - Mental Health

    My Need To Live: One Year Anniversary

    [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] My Need To Live A year ago today I published this post https://myneedtolive.com/lifelong-learning-teaching-an-old-dog-new-tricks/ on the My Need To Live Website A lot has happened in the last year. Though I don’t have anything that stands out in my mind before that Sunday in March when we were celebrating my grandaughter’s birthday and we got the notifications that the state was pretty much going into shut down mode. At least as far as all of our kids schools.  Thankfully my two seniors were already doing online…

  • Depression - Mental Health

    Autumn In Wonderland: 1 Tale Of Two worlds

    Autumn In Wonderland: A Tale Of Two worlds   Out the window the colors are bright and beautiful. Shades of red, brown, yellow and orange. The summer heat has passed and the temperature is just right. Well except for that pesky early morning late night cold. The cold is a reminder of the coming white frozen wonderland. You leave the house and go through the motions. You smile and chat with everyone as if everything is wonderful. Inside there is a battle going on. The world in your head and heart. Like you are living in two worlds. The voices…

  • Health - Mental Health

    Self Care Is A Sanity Saver

    Self Care is a Sanity Saver Are you building self-care into your day or week?  What does caring for yourself look like for you? Reclaim Your Calm: Laurie’s Self-Care Wellness Plan Checklist Feeling overwhelmed? Struggling to prioritize yourself in the midst of life’s demands? It’s time to stop running on empty and start nurturing the one person who matters most—you. Laurie’s Self-Care Wellness Plan Checklist is your simple, practical guide to creating a personalized self-care routine that actually fits your life. Designed for busy individuals seeking more calm, clarity, and balance, this checklist helps you: Identify what nourishes you: Discover…

  • Five Minute Friday - Linkups - Mental Health

    Respect: Be Kind Be Open to Differences

    Respect R- E -S -P- E -C- T The first thing on hearing this word is the song start playing in my head by Aretha Franklin. Though she was not the original artist according to my Google results. This sign should be posted in every classroom as a visual reminder. This doesn’t mean take someone abusing you or bullying you but you don’t have to retailiate. You can stand up for yourself and still be kind. “I see so much judgement, anger and hatred spewing in our country these days……But I am not going to veer into politics and don’t…

  • Depression - Mental Health

    Mental Health: Suicide It Can Happen To Someone You Know

    The Shame of Suicide and Rising Mental Health Statistics Rebecca Jones over at A Daughters Gift Of Love says : “I had to write about suicide, it is such a shame and affects so many.” I am sharing this link here as this blog post written by Rebecca highlights an issue that needs to be addressed. “No one ever thinks it could be them or their child or someone they love, don’t deceive yourselves, don’t let the devil deceive you. It most certainly can.” ~ Rebecca Jones I wrote a post last year about the rising statistics in mental health…

  • Chronic Illness - Depression - Linkups - Wordless Wednesday

    Wordless Wednesday 2020 Summary

      Linking up with wordless Wednesday @Blogspot                          2020 Summary 2020 Summarized in one pic ~ Toilet paper pretty much sums it up. The toilet paper shortage and this year has felt like its pretty much been in the toilet. Add in a few flares of Colitis and this image is fitting. LOL. Over The Hill Is Not Too Old Birthday 25 $ GC giveaway