Teeth, Princesses/Depression

Maddie lost her first top tooth.  She is so excited.  She is fun to watch as she talks with this big void in her teeth.  Sometimes I wish she wouldn't grow up so fast.

So the three oldest are finally back in piano.  We have had a lot of different teachers over the past couple of years and I think this one is here to stay.  She is great.  Elizabeth sat down to practice for the first time in almost a year.  When I came in after her I found all the Disney Princesses lining the piano.  It is good to see my children not growing up so fast.  I love it!!

“Awake My Soul!”: Dealing Firmly with Depression

By Steve Gilliland

1. Consider how you’re looking at the world. You may think everything is going wrong, but usually a lot is going right, too. Are you being rational? Match your picture against reality. Get help doing this; see your bishop, who can draw upon Welfare Services professional help, if necessary.

2. Set a workable schedule. Get enough sleep. Eat enough.

3. A depressed person usually punishes himself by doing few things he enjoys. Try new things, but also make a list of things you used to like doing: rearranging your furniture, making fancy snacks, washing your hair, eating out, visiting friends, discussing politics, playing ping-pong, telling someone you love him, going shopping, doing favors for people, and those all-important spiritual things—meditating, praying, reading scriptures.

Then, every day make yourself do some of these things; increase the number and increase the amount of time you spend.

4. Do your duties. If the floor is filthy, scrub it, or you will feel guilty. Go visiting teaching whether you want to or not. Count simple things, such as answering the phone, as real personal victories. Start to notice how often you win each day.

Yes, I am still having a hard time but I think these are some good ideas to work on.