Today I was a bit angry and I said, "I never get time for myself!" That is a lie. I get plenty of time for myself. I take classes, I exercise, I read a lot, I go to book club. I enjoy cooking and hiking and I get to watch the movies I like. I… Continue reading Selfishness and Happiness
Schedule or Routine
I recently read a homeschooling book (The Brave Learner by Julie Bogart) that said that you should focus on routines instead of schedule. What's the difference between a routine and a schedule? It's time for some definitions from Google: A routine is "a sequence of actions regularly followed" A schedule is "a plan for carrying… Continue reading Schedule or Routine
Teaching Children
This started with the book 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson. One of his rules is, "Do not let your children do anything that makes you dislike them." He goes on to say that we should discipline our children and teach them social norms. He says: Because children, like other human beings, are not… Continue reading Teaching Children
Your Influence Is Enough
I don't have many readers on this blog. I've been blogging for a very long time (since around 2007 or earlier), and I never had a big following. Other people would get lots of comments and interaction. My stats have always been rather low or even nonexistent. I'm very happy about that. I am a… Continue reading Your Influence Is Enough
Choosing majors and careers
I think we can get caught up in trying to find jobs and careers and a life that is perfect for people. There is a myth that you should have a dream and work towards your dream and live happily ever after. That's not how life works. People fail. Dreams crumble. The real world is… Continue reading Choosing majors and careers
He is in the details
Sometimes it's hard to see the Lord's hand in our lives, but sometimes that's because we don't have the right perspective. I was thinking of pointillism paintings where you have to look closely to see the paint strokes and you have to look far away to see the picture. You need both perspectives to understand… Continue reading He is in the details
Remembering Humility
I love school, but I have to watch myself sometimes. I have always gotten good grades, but those grades are not reflective of my self-worth, my intelligence, how hard I work, or how much I know. I am not better than anyone because of my grades. They don't really mean much at all. Learning in… Continue reading Remembering Humility
Hypocrisy
I was angry with my husband the other day. I really sort of wanted to be angry at him. It didn't last long, because as I was talking, I realized I was being a complete hypocrite. I was doing EXACTLY what I was mad at him for doing. I was holding grudges. I was not… Continue reading Hypocrisy
10 Things You Can Do Right Now To Reduce Depression, Anxiety, and Irritability
1. Go to bed at the same time and wake up at the same time. If sleeping is a problem, research good sleep hygiene and do the little things, like not watching television or eating or exercising before bed, having a good routine to wind down, and learning relaxation techniques and thought defusion techniques in… Continue reading 10 Things You Can Do Right Now To Reduce Depression, Anxiety, and Irritability
More Blessed to Give
I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. (Acts 20:35) Sometimes I think I want blessings like these: Owning my own house that is well-decorated with… Continue reading More Blessed to Give