One thing I have found to combat depression is having things to look forward to. Planning things out in advance is half the fun – but if you don’t actually do them, they just remain fantasies. So what gets in our way of actually doing the things we love? One: not feeling we look good…
Author: Jennifer Clair
Second Opinions
Do you really want to feel better? Then go get yourself some second opinions… and third, and fourth, and fifth… because the more you have, the more at ease you will feel. I guarantee it. I know you just want to get this over with, but having patience and doing your due diligence to hear…
Building off Past Success
Every time you encounter a new hurdle in front of you, just remember how many you’ve surmounted in the past. This has been instrumental for me during my studies. Each time I enter a new class and have another project or exam to complete, I just remember my past successes and I lean on them.…
All Who Came Before Us
Don’t get too excited, this blog is probably not what you think. There will always be someone who goes farther, rides faster, and arrives before us (unless you’re the world’s greatest athlete). And thank God for them! They pave the way, they scare the bears, and they help to remind us: we’re not alone; there’s…
Freedom to Choose
I wrote this entry over 10 years ago, and stumbled across it yesterday. Some things never change… I was listening to a Christian radio station the other day when I heard a man come on talking about the Bible. The most important piece of advice I got from him was that to be a Christian…
Coast Period
If something is going wrong in your life and you are not sure what to do about it, remember this: Everyone is entitled to a Coast Period. It’s kind of like being on cruise control. You may be coming out of a long-term relationship or be out of a job. You may be at crossroads…
Realistic Goals
Today, while running down my favorite trail, I had this thought come to me: I’m the kind of person who generally sets high goals and has high standards. Then I think it’s realistic to beat those goals and live up to those standards. But something shifted as I approached a hill and saw some hikers…
Mind Tools
The mind’s a beautiful thing – when we use it correctly. What do I mean by correctly? I mean developing habits that serve us rather than hurt us, and training our brains to do things automatically – so we don’t have to think about what to do next. When we use our mind to structure…
A Landing Strip for Ideas
Some things you cannot learn until you are ready. Some things take time and life experience before your can receive their answer. My example of this comes from trying many different paths that just did not stick. When I was 27, I had strong convictions about becoming a nutritionist. During my training, however, I came…
Stagnancy Begets Depression
I have seen over and over in my life, that the less I move, the more depressed I feel. Being a barn rat growing up, I was always outside doing chores or riding my horse. Then into my teenage years, I became a competitive volleyball player and avid runner. In college, I decided to embark…