step one: talk it out

As I mentioned on my About page I sought help from a therapist earlier this year. While that individual was not the right fit for me, it did convince me that therapy was a positive course of action for me. Having someone to talk to about my issues is crucial, and while I have a [...]

dulcet banjo pickin’

Sometimes all it takes to brighten your mood is a good song, one that either punches you in the gut or makes you smile even after the last note is played.
I went to Memphis’ Minglewood Hall to see The Avett Brothers in concert Thursday night. It was a band I’d heard and liked in passing, [...]

boosting mood & metabolism

I get a daily Emotional Health e-mail from EverydayHealth.com. While not always pertinent to my individual struggles, this newsletter usually offers up at least one useful article per issue.
Today’s lead story was 6 Tips to Boost Mood and Metabolism, and since I’m one of those people who’s in slug mode 95% of the time, I [...]