A Poem on Comforting the Anxious — By Grace K. Bianco This poem was a whole life’s worth of dealing with anxiety and people. This poem is not directed at one person. I have written many posts on anxiety. I have dealt with it all my life, and have talked to many others dealing with it. …

September will be my Month of Productivity. — By Grace K. Bianco I keep saying I will do more, and then, I just don’t. For a while, I told myself, “Quality over quantity.” I know this works for many, but right now, it’s not cutting it for me. I feel like a broken record. I keep saying I will do more, and then, I just don’t. I…

A Fun & Lighthearted Anxiety Coping Mechanism — By Grace K. Bianco Whatever your happy place is… I hope it is one full of love. After reading one of Jan Sebastian’s recent articles about her own happy place, it made me reflect on some of my own. (Read her article here). My reflection made me realize how great…

Making the Most of my Days — By Grace K. Bianco What do you appreciate most about your life right now? Why? Today, the laundromat gave me another epiphany. The day started off with me being overly annoyed about having to do the laundry. (Read about my hate for the laundromat here.) …

It’s time to understand the power of influence. — By Grace K. Bianco It’s about being a positive influence to EACH OTHER, not one-sided. It’s a hard thing to admit, but no matter how stuck you are in your ways, the people that surround you DO influence you. “Surround yourself with people who reflect values, goals, interests, and lifestyles.”…

A Little Anxiety Win — By Grace K. Bianco It had just snowballed into unnecessary anxiety. On Tuesday, my husband and I went to my favorite coffee shop. I am a regular there. They know my name and order. My husband and I get the same thing just with different milk every single time we…

I wouldn’t change anything about my past. — By Grace K. Bianco If you make a mistake and come out of it better, you should be thankful it happened. Everyone thinks about their past. Many are regretful. Many reflect on what there could have been. Many wonder what would have become of them if that thing didn’t happen. …

Faithful Productivity for the Win — By Grace K. Bianco I thrive from productivity and structure. I need all of these things. I just got a little excited, and decided to start it all at once. September is my month to start really doing things. Writing and reading is one of the major things I am working on. September 4 — September 10, I posted…

A Reminder to Hold Your Loved Ones Close — By Grace K. Bianco On September 11th, 2022, John Pappas was killed in a car accident caused by a drunk driver. John and his dog, Cookie, died immediately. His wife miraculously survived the accident. John Pappas left behind his wife, his daughter, and his son. Steph Pappas, his daughter, is…