Give yourself a break: scheduling rest into your week

Every once in a while after this January blog challenge (Bloganuary) I’ve realized, 4 years into this blog, that there continue to be prompts given daily ! Yes I definitely dove into writing without the full understanding of this platform. But today’s blog prompt somewhat supports why I’m not the ultimate blog expert ! DoContinue reading “Give yourself a break: scheduling rest into your week”

Occupational therapy want to read list for January

What books do you want to read? I haven’t written my January blog posts over the last couple weeks because they didn’t really inspire me. I don’t want to write just to write, but to share information that I think others will find valuable. Today’s prompt is about books I want to read and IContinue reading “Occupational therapy want to read list for January”

Living life with meaning and purpose

Today’s Bloganuary prompt connects perfectly not only with my own life plans but also my career as an Occupational therapist. So here we are, January 8th: What are your thoughts on the concept of living a very long life? When I was in my early 20s I wanted to live until 125. I don’t knowContinue reading “Living life with meaning and purpose”

Living in the present and being grateful for where we are

What could you do differently? I am currently sitting at home on day 3 of having a fever on and off, with headaches and chills. I saw this prompt and was unsure where it was meaning to go. I read a comment from someone on the original prompt saying “this is super vague what isContinue reading “Living in the present and being grateful for where we are”

A gentle reminder to rest

As the Bloganuary prompt of the day came out, I’m lying on my couch for day two of mandatory rest – aka my body decided I need to slow down so I’m sick. With this being the moment I read the prompt, I instantly had a response; If you had a freeway billboard, what wouldContinue reading “A gentle reminder to rest”

Self care over the holidays

Can you believe it’s already the holiday season of 2023? I feel like just yesterday we were celebrating the end of 2022! As a professional that works with many individuals with high anxiety, it’s important to remember how anxiety provoking this time of year is. Many of us LOVE the holidays and can’t imagine whyContinue reading “Self care over the holidays”

What is the occupation in occupational therapy?

Did you know October is Occupational therapy month? Occupational therapy (OT) is one of those jobs that is amazing and very needed once people know about it, but many people don’t know about it! In my masters degree for OT, we spent a lot of time talking about how to explain OT to people andContinue reading “What is the occupation in occupational therapy?”