Last night, my Erin Condren vertical planner arrived. This morning, I set it up with stickers. Here is next week's layout. I photographed it before filling it in. Some stickers are a little crooked because it was my first planner set up in ages, and my hand wasn't steady. Other pages, which I will post … Continue reading Beautiful Planner Layout
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Scheduling to Increase Productivity
My schedule is sometimes wide open during the day, which I love. I can do what I need to when I'm ready, and do what I want when I feel up to it. However, because of depression this sometimes means I don't get as much done as I could. Sometimes having a forcing function to … Continue reading Scheduling to Increase Productivity
Friendship Soothes the Soul
I've spent most of the morning talking to my best friend, L. It feels so good to chat and connect. When we started talking, depression had me wanting to go to bed. But L encouraged me to stay up and kept me talking. I'm so grateful for L. She's a true friend through thick and … Continue reading Friendship Soothes the Soul
More Digital Art Journal Pages
I've been able to stabilize my mood through creating simple art. I'm enjoying it. The rich color raises my mood. Bipolar never gets easy, and it's important to use every avenue to stay stable. Pharmaceuticals are not enough.
Digital Art Journaling
Using gradients, public domain photos, my photos, textures, light leaks, texts, cut outs, and digital scrapbooking paper, I have spent the afternoon art journaling on my phone. It feels so good! It's very enriching and cathartic. Welcome to my creative space, where I strive to reap the therapeutic benefits of art. Making these art journal … Continue reading Digital Art Journaling
2 Antidepressants, Gaming, DBT
Taking 2 antidepressants gifted me a glorious November. I keep a daily mood log, and I have never had a monthly chart look as good as November's. I had a few days that weren't great, but the rest were all good days. I can't remember the last time that has happened to me. I think … Continue reading 2 Antidepressants, Gaming, DBT
Tasks I Want To Do
My husband gets home from El Salvador tomorrow night. I haven't been on top of my homemaking. I started the week extremely depressed. As of yesterday I was starting to perk up, but I haven't been sleeping great at night so I've been sleeping a lot during the day. My father in law goes home … Continue reading Tasks I Want To Do
Education Without Returning to College
I've recently been looking at the photography program at a good online art school. I'm just not sure I want to give up my freedom. Right now I can spend my time reading the books I want to read and doing the creative projects I want to do. I already have an undergrad degree, and … Continue reading Education Without Returning to College
Long Day
This morning Craig left for El Salvador. I woke up before he did and didn't manage to fall back asleep until after his plane took off at 6. My father in law arrived last night to take my daughter to school this morning. I am so glad he's here. For some reason, maybe the bad … Continue reading Long Day
Intermittent Fasting
I spoke with my health and wellness coach today, and have decided to do intermittent fasting. I think having hard and fast rules about hours I can't eat will help me lose weight. On days my husband isn't around I will only eat from 9 to 2. On days he is around and I want … Continue reading Intermittent Fasting
Life at Home 