I am feeling like I need a rhythm to our days. We are trying to keep track of Wonderful Moments this week(As challenged by Stephanie Happy and Free) but I am not seeing them. I have a rather bad case of the Blahs. I did go see the doctor and was diagnosed with SAD. And although I would rather take something like St. John's Wort I can't as it interferes with my thyroid medicine. So I took the chance and am going on a prescribed medicine. I really needed to try something. But with that said I feel like we need more of a rhythm which at this time we just don't have. I asked the girls if they wanted to try something a friend suggested where on Mondays we will do some sort of art project while listening to different kinds of music, Tuesdays play board games, etc. I know it seems very un-unschooling like but they do have the choice as to whether or not they participate and they will also be involved in the planning. So we are going to give it a try, knowing if something better comes along we can always do that too. Part of me is looking forward to trying it and part of me feels like a bit of failure. Well happiness for all of us is the goal so I guess if we are happy doing it then it is right.
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Hey, Danette.
Just wanted to offer a few words of encouragement.
Please know that I am not discounting your sadness, or blah's, only saying that we all go through it, sometimes, and try not to be too hard on yourself.
Rhythms, cycles, ups and downs, it's all a part of it!
I sure hope you're feeling better, and finding yourself with a bit more zip and zing.
Stephanie S
Hi Stephanie!
Sorry I have not checked in on this blog for awhile. I am much better!
Thanks. I have been somewhat keeping up with my other blog dcart at xanga.com at least with pictures if not words.
danette
Danette...you have been tagged! Hope you play.
Here's an idea that I got from another unschooler many moons ago - on a day when you're all feeling chipping, in a really good mood, make a list of all the things you like doing. Small things like read a book, big things like visit a museum, and anything in between - going for a walk, building legos, painting rocks, baking cookies, playing video games, etc etc etc. Then, when the blahs hit, or boredom, look at the list. Works almost every time for us. We see something and think "forgot about that!" and off we go.
Other, more physically nurturing things include cutting out sugar and other mood-altering foods, getting more sleep, taking walks, drinking more water, etc. But I know that's not always enough. I have hormonal issues that require more intervention than the usual.
The seasonal blahs can be tough.
Thanks pisces Girl that is a good idea!
Danette
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