Tag Archives: stress

Questions 3: Stressing About Stress

Posted on May 1, 2020 by

Let’s finish up our week about stress by opening the floor to everyone.  I’m sure we all have an opinion, strategy, or thoughts on the topic.  Some people shrug it off while others let it get to them.  So, I’m … Continue reading →

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7 Ways to NOT Make a Stressed Person More Stressed Out

Posted on April 29, 2020 by

Here’s the thing.  People who are stressed out already know it.  They may even have an idea on how to relax, but something is blocking them.  Many know at least some of the sources of their stress.  With all of … Continue reading →

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Let’s Talk about Stress

Posted on April 27, 2020 by

Stress is brutal.  In small doses, it can drive us ahead, but how often do we get the proper amount?  The longer I live, the more I meet people who are either unstressed to the point of being unmotivated and … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Yeah . . . Everything is Blurry

Posted on January 18, 2020 by

This is a week that felt like every day lasted a month and all of the events have become fairly blurry.  I remember looking into Masters programs and realizing that I need to take the GRE first.  Signed up for … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Meet the Teacher . . . Wait . . . I’m On the Wrong Side of the Desk

Posted on September 21, 2019 by

This was a busy week that felt like a month.  Don’t get me wrong.  Work was a lot of fun and I’m getting used to the new stuff.  Made successful strawberry bread with one of the students and we rocked … Continue reading →

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The Teeter Totter of Life

Posted on July 31, 2019 by

I have been trying really hard to develop a life balance.  Many have pointed out that my world has been turned upside down in every aspect.  There are only so many hours in the day too, so priorities have to … Continue reading →

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Just One Really Busy Week to Go!

Posted on March 23, 2019 by

I don’t know why I think I can get writing done during the week.  Most days, I have work then I come home with just enough time to do my biking then either pick my son up or meet him … Continue reading →

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Goals: 3 Day Weekend Might Be a Wash

Posted on January 19, 2019 by

So, I’ve got a 3-day weekend, which should mean that I can get a lot of writing done. I can dive into War of Nytefall: Eradication without a problem.  Except that the life event going on hit a really bad note … Continue reading →

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Relaxing with Writing

Posted on November 19, 2018 by

Full confession:  I get irritable and depressed if I go for 3 days without writing.  It doesn’t have to be much.  A few notes about a character or idea.  Maybe outlining a chapter or two when I have a few … Continue reading →

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Every Pebble on the Pile

Posted on March 11, 2018 by

A pebble falls Landing on your head Nearly weightless So you let it ride Soon forgetting it is there Another pebble falls Staying fast and being felt You carry on Because you can handle it Or that is what you … Continue reading →

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