I have been staring at an empty sheet of paper, this year’s Christmas List. I am a list maker. I come from a long line of list-makers. It helps me stay organized and on track. It draws down wispy inclinations into concrete ideas. I feel creative and productive. My lists sometimes even embolden me to […]
A Little Reframe for Thanksgiving 2020
I had been working on my blog and newsletter for celebrating Thanksgiving. I do not even understand the how’s and why’s for this year’s holidays. 2020 did not come with a playbook and COVID-19 has seemingly consumed even the holidays. For inspiration, I went back to my old holiday blogs such as, how to survive […]
Wrapping up the Holiday Season
When I was growing up, I loved that my mom would make my brothers and I handmade Valentine’s Day cards. She would put time, energy, creative and love into each of those cards. She juggled a lot, but always had time to make us feel so special. One of my favorite cards she […]
An Introvert’s Guide to Surviving the Holidays
I am sure some of my fellow introverts understand (and possibly agree) that there is a potentially stressful time of the year that falls around Halloween and doesn’t end until after New Year’s Day. This time of the year is affectionately referred to as “The Holidays” by the masses. Contrary to the nauseating number of […]
Coping with Depression During the Holiday Season
During this time of year, radio and TV ads would have us believe we should all feel merry and bright. Sadly, that’s not always the case. According to the National Institute of Health, many people experience depression during the holiday season. Some of the most common reasons people experience depression during this time of year are: Financial hardship – […]