Mental Health Blog
This mental health blog reflects many years of life in my neck of the woods. You’ll find things I’ve learned and gone through, thoughts and tools that have helped me along my midlife journey.
You will find a variety of topics on these pages. Many are linked to my therapy specialities. Lot’s are just about life, plain old life and living it at midlife.
Rest assured I have not invented the wheel here on these mental health blog pages. I’ve collected stuff along the way of my life’s journey. That includes information, coping tool ideas, practical notions and tidbits of wisdom which you will find in this library of blog posts.
Writing is a tool in itself. Especially when it comes from your heart. It helps solidify knowledge, and recognize emotions too. Also, it helps to validate experiences and is a release as well. Writing has been an important coping tool for me. It is one you just might want to give a try.
My blog I offer to you straight from my heart in hopes you can relate and know you are not alone. I hope you find some encouraging words, coping tools and ideas to tuck away and use as you navigate through your midlife journey!
Jude
Happy Valentine’s Day!
This is a perfect day to make time to be sweet on your very own self, not just those special Valentine’s in your life. Why not woo yourself like you would anyone else! We are generally …
Morning Awakenings
For several years I started my day lighting a candle, reading a meditation and focusing on my breath and on the candle flame. This practice helped center me and prepare me for the day ahead. …
An Opportunity for Gratitude
Our little McAllister cat has been sick again this week and went back to the vet for medical help. I am very grateful the additional medications are helping her to get better. When …
I Think
It is so easy for me to talk myself into not wanting to do outdoor activity in the winter. I did that yesterday by thinking it was too cold to go for a walk. Yes, …
Looking with “eyes of wonder”
I have a meditation booklet that has a passage to read each day. Most days I read the passage for the day. I know my day goes better when I do take a few moments …
Happy New Year 2016
Happy New Year’s Eve to you! As we bid 2015 a farewell and look towards a brand new year many of us make resolutions for change in the New Year ahead. It is important to …
Holiday Let Down
All the presents are unwrapped, gifts put away, and family visits completed…now what? All the busyness of the season is past me once again. It goes by so quickly too. We plan and anticipate for …
A Season of Remembrances
Seasons of joy bring reminders of loss and holiday grief Holiday grief is real. In this season of celebration our hearts take us to be with and remember people who’ve been important in our lives. …
Holiday Stress
It’s that time of year when there is a lot to tend to beyond the regular day to day tasks in our lives. It is easy for me to become overwhelmed trying to get it …
Practicing Patience
Our little McAllister has had a rough week. We’ve been doctoring for a couple of months with her this fall. More challenges surfaced this week requiring another trip to the vet. She is a trooper. …
Things That Matter
I’m sitting on my couch this morning pondering what to write listening to my little Dunkin cat playing with a toy mouse—her favorite “baby”. As Dunkin carries her favorite mouse she makes this happy little …
Thankfulness
This upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday is an opportune time to experience the benefit that gratitude brings forth in our lives. As we gather this week with friends and family to enjoy our traditional meal we take …
