My Meandering Thoughts & Healthy Living Journal

by a mental health advocate, personal trainer, and lady over 40.

Rebounding

I haven’t been blogging because my depression worsened and I was dealing with real event OCD. When I have goals and then go through a mental episode, I feel overwhelmed when it comes to getting back on track. So, for the past few days, I’ve been doing little chunks of…

February 6, 2026

Depression. Getting Back to Life.

I have been dealing with some depression. Depression doesn’t care if you have goals or a schedule. It barges into your existence and demands your…
January 30, 2026

Today’s Thoughts About Discipline, Habits, & Routines

Discipline, Habits & Routines This morning, I read about how there are three types of discipline. Structural, reactive, and expansive. Ideally, all three are needed…
January 29, 2026

Thoughts on My Active Recovery

I’m trying to blog regularly, but I feel like some health issues have knocked me off track in reading. I’m behind on the books that…
January 28, 2026

The Body Keeps the Score

I read the book, The Body Keeps the Score, several years ago and did not really believe in the idea that the body stores pain…