I have a bit of a confession to make. I have ADHD. Like many others, I used to think ADHD was over-diagnosed and just a label adults gave children to explain normal child behavior. Like, isn’t it normal for a little boy to be squirmy and active? And, aren’t our cell phones and 7 seconds […]
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The 1st Anniversary
I could feel this day creeping up on me and the emotions swelling. It’s been a year since the tragic death of Adam, Elizabeth, and Jane. The grief sometimes feels manageable, sometimes feels impossible, and sometimes both at the same time. Last night we went to eat at Chick-fil-a for dinner. We were there with […]
34+ of the BEST Comedy Series
Some days are hard and today is one of those days, so I spontaneously decided to write about my favorite comedy shows instead of what I had planned to write about. On days like today, I need a good laugh. Besides enjoying some Audible books by comedians and some stand-up comedy specials, I also regularly […]
Let’s talk about grief.
I married Matt about six months before Elizabeth married Adam. We had an instant friendship, and of course we were inseparable at family gatherings. Over 10 years ago, there was a family reunion in August before Jack was born the same year in November. I remember how excited, yet nervous Elizabeth was for her new […]
Adam, Elizabeth, and Jane Johanson
Even though it has been more than a week, we are still in shock and completely devastated. On January 3, two state troopers came to our door to let us know that Matt’s brother and best friend Adam, our sister-in-law Elizabeth, and our niece Jane Johanson were killed in a tragic car accident just outside […]
Let’s talk a bit about depression.
It has been a while! Maybe you’ve noticed I’ve been a little quiet on the blog through the summer and fall. (Maybe you haven’t! Ha! I’m not offended.) All the emails and messages from those who have worried about me have been amazing little bursts of happiness. Though I don’t openly talk about my walk […]
The Vicious Cycle of Perfectionism and Depression
If you’ve ever found yourself caught in the vicious cycle of perfectionism and depression, you are not alone. My article Depression and Your Messy House is the most read article on this blog in the past year. I’ve openly discussed my ongoing battle with perfectionism, but the truth is I’ve also had a lifelong battle with depression. It […]
I’m drowning in un-finished projects
I did that thing I always say not to do. Of course, I thought “I can handle this” and “I’ve got it planned perfectly!” But then, life happened. And I’m in the middle of about 5 million projects. Instead of having tons of posts this week with all the finished projects, I can show you […]
Depression and Your Messy House
In a few-ish days, I’m going to be announcing all the details for the 5th Annual Declutter Challenge. As I prepare the materials for the challenge, I’ve got clutter and mess on my brain. I’m not a psychologist or a trained counselor, but I’ve had a lot of hands-on experience working with my organizing clients. […]
Balance Is A Myth
There is a question I get asked a lot – and I never quite know how to answer it honestly. I work really hard to keep my life and my house running smoothly, but inevitably it may still look easy from the outside looking in or it may even appear to run more perfectly than […]