stress reduction

February 6, 2025

Music Matters

Anthony Neilson is a Scottish writer and actor, and I love a quote attributed to him about the power of music, especially for storytellers: Listen to music to find a way into the story you’re telling. Music is incredibly evocative: find the right piece that reflects the world you’re writing about, and you’re halfway there. Continue reading

writing

Inspiration, music, music therapy, stress reduction, Wellness, writing
November 7, 2024

Extra Scoop of Grace

I’ve taken my own advice over the past day or so, limiting my overall media consumption from a self-care standpoint. My professional life has taken the forefront as I’ve offered care and resources to colleagues, clients, former students, friends and family members regarding the outcome of the Presidential election here in the U.S. If I Continue reading

Wellness

disabilities, diversity, election, LGBTQIA, love, mental health, self-care, stress reduction, Wellness, womens rights
February 5, 2024

Classic Rewind: Singing in the Lifeboats

Every now and then, a piece of writing, a post from the past still speaks to me. I smile when I think of these as my very own ‘classic rewinds’. Coming at you on this ICYMI-M (In Case You Missed It Monday). First published in February, 2023. Singing in the Lifeboats At first blush, this quote Continue reading

Wellness

lifestyle, mondaymotivation, quotes, stress reduction, Voltaire, Wellness, wisdom
October 17, 2023

Peek Inside: “Surviving Sue” – Pause It, Name It

Hey, friends – I promised a few weeks ago that I would eventually get around to sharing more about my toolkit for dealing with complicated emotions – especially those related to my mom, Sue. As a counseling professional, I utilize my degrees and training and generally feel confident about helping others, but when I’m the Continue reading

Surviving Sue

author, book, Buddha, mindfulness, self-care, stress reduction, Wellness
October 1, 2023

Characteristics of Courage

Where does courage come from and how might one build bench strength to be ever-more resilient in the face of onslaughts of all sorts? One of the resources I’ve used for several years is a book from Dr. Melanie Greenberg: The Stress-Proof Brain: Master Your Emotional Response to Stress Using Mindfulness and Neuroplasticity. I know! Continue reading

Wellness

courage, lifestyle, stress reduction, Viktor Frankl, Wellness
December 2, 2022

It Was Never About the Mashed Potatoes

A new Dottie came to play… Continue reading

Family

bah humbug, Family, holidays, humor, self-care, stress reduction
November 17, 2022

Welcome to My Brain…Days of the Week as “People” in My Head

Laugh along with me…it makes me feel less lonely, despite the annoying voices in my head… Continue reading

Wellness

humor, laughter, self-care, self-talk, silly, stress reduction

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Victoria Ponders

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Music Matters

Extra Scoop of Grace

Classic Rewind: Singing in the Lifeboats

Peek Inside: “Surviving Sue” – Pause It, Name It

Characteristics of Courage

It Was Never About the Mashed Potatoes

Welcome to My Brain…Days of the Week as “People” in My Head

Peek Inside “Surviving Sue“

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