Hi there! Long time no blog. To be very blunt, I’ve thought about writing, but decided that other things needed my focus and energy. I do enjoy writing and sharing, and learning, so I will make time to keep up this blog going into 2019.

Some of what took up my time and energy was my job. It’s my 2nd year being a middle school therapist and I could feel a big difference in my confidence level as a clinician. I really felt like I was “in the zone” the last 2 months, meaning I found a good mindset and method of keeping up with my documentation and finding different things that may be of help to the students and staff I work with.

And my crafting mojo returned after being lost or on hiatus for a few years. I spent much time and energy sewing and beading for my kids, my husband and family. It feels really good to create again. I missed it.

I hit my 1st Al-Anon birthday in September. Al-Anon has saved my life. My meetings are an integral part of my self-care. Amazing things can happen when you feel your healing take root.

Some things on my mind:

I want to start listening to podcasts. I tried listening to one a year or so ago and I couldn’t get into it. But then my sister Makyla referred me to a good health podcast. And I’ve found a number of podcasters who speak about clinical social work, working with kids with ADHD, and turning 50. I listened to two so far and look forward to listening to more.

I still need to figure out what works for me to be more consistent with my health habits. I have to visualize what that looks like for me. It’s elusive. Motivation is not hard to find, setting goals isn’t difficult either…it’s staying consistent that is my Achilles heel.

I made a deal with my 14-yr old to turn in our phones every night by a certain time. We have another week before we go back to school/work so we have time to see how it goes. She reported a good night’s sleep last night. So the initial feedback is positive.

Anyways…that’s what’s on my mind. 😊

Happy Friday!!