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Happy Lunar New Year 2021
This year has certainly looked differently than past years. Instead of trying to out do the last celebration, the last party, most of us have taken this opportunity to slow down. Hopefully some of us are using this time to spend time with our families, either in person or through the tools of the modern era. The change is harder for some to adjust to. For others, it’s an old hat we wear. our family falls into the latter category. We were looking forward to moving physically back to the United States, to regain a sense of normalcy. To experience the American culture in its entirety. And when COVID shook…
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21 secrets to handling depression
I mentioned a week ago that I was having a Charlie Brown week. It’s because September through December is the worse time of year for me. The last couple weeks were especially rough. It reminded me that I am not the only one struggling through the holidays. Which is why I have decided at this time to reveal my top 21 secrets! If nothing else, it’s a list to remind myself of what works. I hope that it is more. I hope it is a list worth sharing with someone who may need it. Here is what I learned to do I learned to acknowledge that depression and anxiety is now a normal part of…