Tag Archives: depression

Mood Tracking in 2018

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Cheryl

I’ve started a bullet journal! Like I truly have the time to add yet another activity onto my to do list! But having researched the bullet journals, I’ve learnt that they are effectively a journal, planner and organiser rolled into … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to Friends of People who Live with a Mental Illness.

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Cheryl

Posted on Facebook: “For my friend:  For all close to me and many, many more sadly this is very poignant, and will forever be in our minds and hearts. In support of everyone I know who wrestled with the black … Continue reading →

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Creating Order- Day 11 of a 20 day challenge

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Cheryl

I have given myself the challenge of trying to create more order in my life. There are areas where I manage well and others where I fail dismally and cause me stress. I would love nothing more, than to have routines … Continue reading →

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Creating Order- Day 6 of a 20 day challenge

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Cheryl

I have given myself the challenge of trying to create more order in my life. There are areas where I manage well and others where I fail dismally and cause me stress. I would love nothing more, than to have … Continue reading →

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Creating Order- Day 1 of a 20 day challenge

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Cheryl

I have given myself the challenge of trying to create more order in my life. There are areas where I manage well and others where I fail dismally and cause me stress. I would love nothing more, than to have … Continue reading →

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Love is the hardest part.

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Cheryl

I do admire my husband for marrying again. I’m not sure I would do it. I grew up with the happily ever after. My parents have been married for over 40 years and while they are happily married, I know … Continue reading →

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Living with Depression

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Cheryl

Depression is a dreadful illness to suffer from. Few people admit to it. Few people understand it. Few people know how to deal with it. Last month, I participated in the Yamathon. A urban marathon where a team of 3 … Continue reading →

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My 2015 Goals Update

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Cheryl

We are already at the end of the first quarter of 2015 and I’ve found myself in an interesting place. When I wrote my goals for 2015, I planned to assess my progress at the end of each quarter. What … Continue reading →

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“I will be with you”

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Cheryl

Last week was a tough week. Nothing in particular happened. My children are all healthy, we don’t have money worries, our marriage is good. I have lots to be thankful for. But it was tough. My Mojo was gone. My … Continue reading →

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It’s a Toughie

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Cheryl

Today started out tough. Simply because everything required an effort. From getting out of bed, to showering, making the breakfasts, the lunch boxes… It was all just hard work. Admittedly it’s self inflicted. For the last two nights I’ve gone … Continue reading →

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