Anxiety is not my favorite subject to talk about. I kind of avoid it. If you've had anxiety or panic attacks and have been debilitated by them, then you know - anxiety is terrible.
Exercise Against Anxiety
Random Thoughts On Routine
Daily life tends to have routine. I've been thinking more about the pros and cons of routine lately because mine has been thrown off. And I've been trying to roll with it. Like most people, I normally go to my workplace during the week and then do stuff around the house on weekends. I try... Continue Reading →
A Groundhog Tradition
It's Groundhog Day here in America. Kind of a weird holiday on the calendar when you think about it. But it's kind of a fun annual event I look forward to. "That's right woodchuck-chuckers, it's Groundhog Day!" One of my favorite movies is Groundhog Day starring Bill Murray. I have a tradition now; every year... Continue Reading →
Karate And Mental Gymnastics
Something happened that I didn't expect. Looks like for 2019, I'm taking karate again! It happens to be January, a new year, so it's a good time to start a new thing. Or in this case, renew an old thing. Last week, my youngest son had his birthday and became old enough to join karate... Continue Reading →
Thoughts On Social Media
Some of my thoughts lately have dwelled on Social Media like Facebook. I often re-think my personal use of it, and I also ponder general ideas about the pros and cons of social networks in our culture. These kinds of thoughts are also prevalent in the news and other publications, which fuel my thoughts more.... Continue Reading →
Making It Through The Week
It's been a challenging week so far. It started with my anxiety flaring up severely. My work at my job has been tough. And my family has been extra busy with Christmas festivities. But I think the week will slow down now. Sunday through half of Tuesday, I was really struggling with severe anxiety. It... Continue Reading →
Ebb And Flow Of Anxiety
You know how thoughts and feelings come and go. My general anxiety is like that. I have long stretches of 'normal' it seems, then a season of anxiety will settle in. For weeks or days at a time, my anxious nerves will buzz quieter or louder. I've had anxiety attacks that are acute and short... Continue Reading →
Parenting Is Not My Hobby
You would think that a Dad of five (5) kids might have a lot to say about parenting. Yet it's not a usual blog topic of mine. But to sum up all my wisdom on it: parenting is hard. Surprise! Yeah, most people know that already. Raising kids is a challenge. I've been trying to... Continue Reading →
