CoffeeTalkMom

At a recent family birthday party for my 2 year old nephew, I saw him wobbling through the rocks and found myself saying, Don't Fall! As a parent, we want to avoid falls, but inevitably we falleven as adults. Some falls can be managed: have you ever found yourself in a slow motion trip thinking Catch yourself!? Life is a crazy ride these days and,... with everything happening in our world, it can feel overwhelming. Fall can be my favorite season of the year. I am not really a heat person. I love the cool mornings and warm days and the colors changing. I like football games and the holidays on the horizon, but, like anyone with depression and anxiety, Fall can be tough. It takes effort to catch myself and enjoy the season like (most) people do! Dont get caught with your hands in your pockets! Here is something I have been doing in the mornings, based on a talk I watched online. It has really helped me focus on what is important and get my day off to a good start. Its easy and takes very little time out of my day. I grabbed one of my half empty journal books and starting writing. 10 minutes: read my bible and pray, write down 3 things I am grateful for, and 3 things I want to accomplish for that day. Listen, when you get to my age, these are not always ground-breaking, multi-million dollar ideas. They can be simple: make the call to a friend, write a card, change the sheets. Thats it. It is a start! Of course, it is always good to get outside. Vitamin D is critical, and medical journals say that 42% of people in the US are deficient. I try to get back to the gym in the winter, but not on nice days. It is much better for me to be outside. According to the One Minute Manager, Goals begin behaviors, and consequences influence future behaviors. Set a goal. Dont panic, just set something do-able at first and see how the results change your outlook. Flatirons Church (Boulder) is doing a 35 day challenge and one of the things you are doing each day is helping others. Last Monday I was in the grocery, and within a 30 ...Read More