A long time ago, I chose to stop treating the demarcation between December 31 and January 1 as a big deal. Partially due to the fact that it is, essentially, a completely arbitrary day. And the other reason is that it felt very triggering for seasonal affective disorder. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD for aContinue reading “Uninspired in the New Year: Seasonal Affective Disorder”
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Pre Covid Nostalgia & Wine Lists
As I scroll through the wine list, I can feel tears pushing against my eyes. I haven’t worked in a wine shop in years. Haven’t had a sip of alcohol since I had my daughter. I haven’t been back to this restaurant – Meritage, an Old World, floor-to-ceiling windowed establishment in the heart of StContinue reading “Pre Covid Nostalgia & Wine Lists”
Self Inquiry: Is Therapy Working?
I’ve been working with a therapist for almost two years now. While I know I definitely feel better post-sessions, I do still fall into old patterns of thought and have to pull myself out of it. And it’s times like these that I feel like I really have to ask myself: is therapy working? IContinue reading “Self Inquiry: Is Therapy Working?”
Your Inner Child Deserves Good Sleep
Another version of this article exists on Elephant Journal. Becoming a mother has changed a lot of things, chief among them how I sleep. But it’s probably not in the way you think. Bad sleep is treated as a rite of passage for new parents. It’s something long time parents love to talk about, andContinue reading “Your Inner Child Deserves Good Sleep”
Mise en Place Home Office Organization
It’s been a while since the office world was thrust into mass work from home situations. While some have returned to the office, a large number of folks have become permanently remote. There are definitely advantages to both, and organization is an important component to any workspace. But when it comes to home office organization,Continue reading “Mise en Place Home Office Organization”
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