A few weeks ago I wrote about my struggles- mostly involving my mental health- with working from home. If you missed that, you can see it here https://beckypalmer.me/my-5-stages-of-working-from-home/ What happened afterwards has been truly touching. Sometimes I wonder if anyone actually reads what I write or if I’m just shouting into the void. Turns out yeah, folks do read this! And… Read more »
Today is Dear Diary Day. Today is devoted to encouraging everything to taking up writing/ journalling. I have journalled on and off since high school and I can vouch for the therapeutic benefits of it. Getting your thoughts down on paper helps corral them. Helps you get perspective. Allows you to see them from a different way. I have been… Read more »
We can all agree 2020 has been a dumpster fire of epic proportions, but the good news is that there are only 2 1/2 months left in it. And, we are getting into my favorite season- autumn! Why do I love fall/ autumn so much? Let me count the ways! #10 It’s the only season that has 2 names. Is… Read more »
As I’m sure you are well aware I am a HUGE Miami Dolphins fan and a big NFL fan overall. This year I’m in 2 fantasy football leagues and am the commissioner for one of them. Two years ago I spent my entire bonus check- the largest one I’ve ever gotten in my entire life – to attend the Vikings/… Read more »
Today is Wonderful Weirdos Day! For some of us, this is every day- ha! I am accused for being weird on a semi-regular basis. When I was younger I embraced it as a coping mechanism against bullying- you can’t make fun of me for being weird if I don’t mind calling myself that. Now, while I don’t set out to… Read more »
We are all familiar with the 5 stages of grief- denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. We also know that everyone grieves differently and some people skip entire stages. Everyone is different. Keeping that in mind, I’m rapidly approaching the 6 month mark of working from home. I am so blessed and grateful that this was available to me. However,… Read more »