Spring Fever: Hatching Eggs and Embracing New Beginnings As I type this, after a few years of being without poultry we now have 6 ducklings and rapidly hatching baby chicks. There is nothing like the miracle of those little babies growing and hatching out of their eggs. Introduction: As the chill of winter melts away and nature begins to stir from its slumber, there’s a palpable sense of anticipation in the air. Spring has arrived, bringing with it a contagious energy known as “spring fever.” It’s a time of renewal, growth, and the promise of new beginnings. And what…
This post is part of the April 2024 A-Z Blogging Challenge. LETTER Z Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. “Get those Zs: Mental Health and Self-Care” In the hustle and bustle of our modern lives, mental health and self-care often take a backseat to the never-ending to-do lists and responsibilities. However,…
This post is part of the April 2024 A-Z Blogging Challenge. LETTER Y Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Words that start with Y~ 480 Scrabble words Yaks Yarrow Yawns Yolks Your Self Yourself In the vast expanse of mind’s terrain, Where yarrow blooms midst joy and pain,…
How is your last week of April going? It has been busy around here. I’ve been participating in the A to Z Blog Challenge this month. My focus has been trying to relate my posts to the importance of mental health. I have a freebie called Stress Less. My goal is to get an email challenge or a mini-course set up on ways to use self-care and limit stress. We may think self-care is selfish, but it really is important. When on an airplane, they tell you the importance of putting on your own oxygen mask first if you want…
This post is part of the April 2024 A-Z Blogging Challenge. Random Ramblings on the Letter X Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. The letter X is notorious for being one of the least used letters. in fields like mathematics it often represents an unknown variable. In everyday language, X often stands as a symbol for the unknown or as a mark to signify a spot, like on a treasure map. It’s also the symbol for a kiss in written correspondence, adding a touch…
This post is part of the April 2024 A-Z Blogging Challenge. Letter W = Waste When you hear the words waste, what comes to mind first wasting time or waste as in the landfill. I am striving to minimize my waste both time, energy and resources. More times than not I was feeling guilty about things that I should not have been. It was a waste of my energy and drew me further down the rabbit hole of depression Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra…
This post is part of the April 2024 A-Z Blogging Challenge. LETTER V Victim or Survivor? The terms “victim” and “survivor” carry different connotations and are often used in situations of trauma or hardship. Victim: “Victim” typically refers to someone who has experienced harm, injustice, or trauma. It implies a sense of powerlessness or vulnerability in the face of adversity. Calling oneself a victim can sometimes perpetuate a mindset of helplessness or dependency, emphasizing…
This post is part of the April 2024 A-Z Blogging Challenge. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Letter U is for understanding Understanding mental health involves recognizing and appreciating human mind, emotions, and behavior. It includes a broad spectrum of conditions, from common issues like stress and anxiety to more severe disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and personality disorders. There are many who have more than one condition, making it feel even more overwhelming to an individual. According to the CDC “Mental…
Lonely in a Crowded Room I am linking up at Five Minute Friday During five minute Friday we are given a word prompt and write for 5 minutes. You can read more about how to participate here. This weeks Five Minute Friday Writing Prompt is Lonely You can be in a Crowded room and be feeling lonely even though not physically alone. I am most definitely an introvert, this doesn’t mean I want to be alone. It means I have to find the balance between being social and finding alone time. I want to have friend get togethers , family…
This post is part of the April 2024 A-Z Blogging Challenge. LETTER T Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. TURN Turn on the radio Turn up the radio Turn off the outside world Turn around what do you see something…….don’t be just like me… Turn my journey into someone else’s guide book they…