During my quiet time this morning, I had the pleasure of reading "60 Ways to Keep Your Brain Sharp" by Bonnie Beth Sparrman, BSN I loved this faith based approach to keeping your mind at its best. I had actually read the book a number of years ago and then tucked it away, but flipping … Continue reading Treats for the Sad Brain
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Grief hits and I need a minute.
Yesterday and today my emotions caught up with me a bit from the passing of my grandma. In combination with a bipolar diagnosis, grief can be difficult to navigate and identify which feelings are coming from where. For the last few weeks since my grandma passed I submerged myself into new hobbies, self-improvement and my … Continue reading Grief hits and I need a minute.
Direction Dilemna
I met a new friend yesterday. We found out we actually had a lot in common from a love for writing to a favourite art gallery and of course books! She's actually a published author and as I mentioned in my blog maybe even a year ago, I had an idea for a book. A … Continue reading Direction Dilemna
New Cookbook and Pot roast leftovers idea
God has been so good in my life by giving me things to keep occupied for the summer. I found a really great recipe book at the Thrift shop yesterday. For those of us who don't like crazy ingredients and long suffering slave work in the kitchen, "Half-Baked Gourmet: Family Suppers" By Mary Jane Henderson … Continue reading New Cookbook and Pot roast leftovers idea
Psoriasis vs. Water Fun
I found an app called EZ Habits the other day and it works great for keeping on track with habits you want to implement into your life. I use it along with other apps like Fly Lady Plus (cleaning app), and MyFitnessPal (self-explanatory!) to keep my life running smoothly. The app allows you to say … Continue reading Psoriasis vs. Water Fun
Medication time adjustment does miracles and I took up running!
I had a big win yesterday, finally discovering what was happening to me in the evenings when I couldn't bring myself to go down to sleep. I have always been a night owl and once I was diagnosed with bipolar, sleep became a topic that I really didn't like to address. I didn't have insomnia, … Continue reading Medication time adjustment does miracles and I took up running!
Gratitude, Exercise and some bonding with my son
Summer is going by so fast and my children are changing again. It seems every time we go away on a trip, they come back just that much more grown up. Okay, they are 8 and 5. Still! The changes are there. Often during the summer, I allow the boys to just go with the … Continue reading Gratitude, Exercise and some bonding with my son
Full Circle
Cleaning up today, I found myself in my closet going through old photos and scrapbooks. It was a wonderful time of refreshment and seeing the blessings of God all over my life. I saw clearly the seasons of my life from childhood to present day and was amazed at the adventures the Lord brought me … Continue reading Full Circle
While I’m waiting, I grieve
I've been called a fanatic, I've been criticised and scoffed at for my faith in Jesus' return. People gossip about my hope in the rapture and laugh. Sometimes it's difficult but most of the time I don't let it phase me. I live my life in light of his soon return and turn my sight … Continue reading While I’m waiting, I grieve
Have you ever tried mood tracking? I have used apps for this like Bearable which I found was great, but since September I bought a mini-calendar/agenda and have been tracking it there. Each day I write little jot notes about what I got up to that day and a little emoji to rate overall how … Continue reading
See and Wait, 