February and Depression (and a 99-word story)
February is usually a challenging month for me, but some years are worse than others, and this was one of those years. The long stretch of gray, chilly days infused … Continue reading
Getting Braver: Goodbye Pen Name
I’ve decided to do away with my pen name. That’s right, “Sarrah J. Woods” is not really my name. It’s a pen name I made up several years ago because … Continue reading
Future Self-care Idea: Winter Goodie Boxes
This summer, if I get the chance, I’d like to make myself a set of winter goodie boxes/care packages containing various little things to brighten my spirits during the gray … Continue reading
The Tempting Trap of Self-Blame: Some Musings
Something I learned last year is that blaming myself for mistakes and problems is a thought trap that’s very tempting, because it allows me to feel in control, when … Continue reading
My Two Simple New Year’s Resolutions
This year, when New Year’s rolled around, there wasn’t time for my usual ritual of reflecting back on the previous year and forming plans, hopes, and/or resolutions for the year to … Continue reading
Lovely Moments Lately
It’s been a cold, busy, and cloudy time lately, but not without a few brighter spots: • The moment when I gathered up all my “to process” books from various … Continue reading
To Those Who Are Hurting this Holiday Season
I want to send out my love to all who are hurting this holiday season. If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, if you are suffering … Continue reading
Happiness that Doesn’t Depend on Other People
Growing up, I was a pretty severe people-pleaser. This trait came directly from my parents, who both modeled people-pleasing and actively instilled it in me. I learned at an early … Continue reading
Lovely Moments Lately
• Watching the babies play and learn new skills like pulling up on furniture. (It won’t be long until they’re walking, oh my…I’m not sure I’m ready for that!) • … Continue reading
The Power of Not Being in Control
This post will go deeper than my usual, although it follows my typical theme of things I’m learning in my life and personal growth. This lesson or “discovery” can be boiled down … Continue reading
Self-Care School: When Chores Overwhelm Me, and He’s Just Sitting There
This post is doubling as one of my “Self-care School” posts and also the entry for a Carrot Ranch 99-word flash fiction challenge–this week’s topic is self-care! I learned … Continue reading
Keeping Perspective
This week both of the babies have been miserable with bad colds and ear infections. So far I’m hanging in there, doing my best to take care of them and … Continue reading
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