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Stop Overthinking – Part Two

Guilt and shame is a key reason for overthinking. When you’re not feeling all that great about yourself, repetitive and worrying thoughts can easily pop up. It’s time to replace your negative self-talk with positive self-talk. Positive talk is a means of practicing self-compassion, which is a fantastic way to combat overthinking. Examples of negativeContinue reading “Stop Overthinking – Part Two”

Stop Overthinking….

I recently purchased a book entitled “Stop Overthinking – A Workbook to Calm Your Busy Mind” and will be making note of some of the suggestions it offers. The mind can be a busy, busy place from the time I get up, to the time I manage to get to sleep. I thought this bookContinue reading “Stop Overthinking….”

Another Sabbatical is Upon Me,,,

The Lenten season is nearly upon us. It officially begins this Wednesday, February 18 and lasts through Thursday, April 2. As in years past, I will be taking time off from social media during this time. My pages will go dark and I will be seeking other things to occupy my time. The Lenten seasonContinue reading “Another Sabbatical is Upon Me,,,”

Synch 101 – A Prime Example

Synchronicity is something that has fascinated me for over the past twenty years. Two distinct events for which there is no cause/effect relationship, coming together as one. This morning I had a mind-blowing synch that I thought worthwhile to share. This morning, upon first waking, I did my daily ritual of posting the usual postsContinue reading “Synch 101 – A Prime Example”

Daily Writing Prompt

I always carry my wallet and car keys with me. My car won’t operate without my key fob…..I can’t lock the doors to my house without the key contained on my keyring…..my wallet is always with me, for obvious reasons. If I’ve made it out of the driveway and realize I’ve forgotten my wallet, IContinue reading “Daily Writing Prompt”

Signs Along the Way…

Along this path in life, there are certain signposts that grab my attention. Whether it’s a particular sequence of numbers, my personal favorite, or the appearance of certain animals or frequent synchronicities, they all seem to give me confirmation that the path I’m on is not a random. There is indeed method to this maddness.Continue reading “Signs Along the Way…”

Daily Writing Prompt for April 28th…

I feel most productive when I’m substitute teaching in the public schools. I’ve been in the classroom long enough (44 years), so I feel comfortable there. With the advent of technology in the classroom, there is a lot less direct teaching and more monitoring of students. I feel competent in most of the technology thatContinue reading “Daily Writing Prompt for April 28th…”