• Other

    Fighting Depression & Anxiety

    What I am about to write is one of the most difficult things I have ever expressed publicly, but I feel called to do so. The idea for this blog post started off as a simple list of things that have helped me combat my depression and anxiety, and I think they will help many others. These things should be easy enough to share; however, to start talking about them I feel I must first pass through the ordeal of publicly admitting that I struggle with mental health issues. I’m not entirely certain why this is so hard for me to write. In part it is the stigma and shame…

  • Leadership & Personal Development,  Other

    Helping your Mental Development

    We are taking the week off of school. (That’s one of the benefits of homeschooling.) It’s been nice. We’ve gotten a few projects done, had some time to volunteer, and spent time doing Christmas activities. It’s been a little hard on my oldest, though, because there isn’t a real schedule. She thrives on a schedule. I like schedules, too, but this week I’ve just been creating a to-do list and chuncking my time. Our morning routine has stayed the same. Meals and bed times are the same. But everything in the middle has been free time and project time. I’ve gotten a lot done. Her? Not so much. Because I…