When we absentmindedly eat while watching a movie, we can really put away some junk food. Think about how fast that popcorn disappears, and wait, what happened to my drink? Before we know it, we've eaten through a whole bag of popcorn and haven't savored one little bite. Whether it's the junk food or the … Continue reading Distractions

I feel like a kid sometimes. I catch myself squeezing my eyes shut as tight as I can and folding myself in a tight little ball either physically or mentally hoping to be removed from the place I'm in, the situation, whatever. Much to my dismay, it doesn't work.  It's like I can will myself … Continue reading It doesn’t work…

I hate wasting time. Now, I can sit quietly with a blank expression on my face, but I promise you I am hard at work. I am constantly planning and writing and dreaming. I can spend hours lost in my thoughts and never feel cheated. But what I hate is when I need to physically … Continue reading Pauses

You wanna talk about anger and how it controls your life? I get so mad at the stupidest things. My blood pressure boils because of things left undone. My blood pressure boils because I can't lose control. I was raised to keep it in, and it's killing me. I can't get mad and truthfully, I … Continue reading Anger