September 6, 2022 Columns by Jamie Hughes What a Novel Idea: The Many Benefits of Predictability When I was a kid, I adored novelty. I always wanted something different to experience, a new place to go. In my mind, there was nothing worse than doing the same thing week in and week out. However, Iāve come to appreciate routines as an adult, especially because…
October 22, 2021 Columns by John Connor Party on, Dude, but Iām Still Blaming the Dog! It was my birthday last Friday. No cards, please; itās far too late. Anyway, considering the worldās supply chain disruption, Iād be well on the way to my next by the time it arrived! Just a small social gathering of immediate family. Six of us demolished 150 quids’ ā…
October 15, 2021 Columns by John Connor Groundhog Day, Groundhog Day, Groundhog Day, Groundhog Day My wife, Jane, woke me up at 9 a.m., announcing, “Welcome to Groundhog Day!” Every day starts the same. Yes, I know the day always started at 6 a.m. in the film, but even 9 a.m. is a terrific shock to my system. Never in my life have I…
February 2, 2021 Columns by Jessie Ace After My Diagnosis, Daily Affirmations Changed How I Spoke to Myself I am confident. I am amazing. I am enough.Ā Donāt worry, Iām not getting big-headed. I say these statements to myself every day. Why? Itās part of a routine I started a few years ago, and itās safe to say…
January 8, 2021 Columns by Jamie Hughes The Hidden Blessing of Routines, Even in Times of Grief The holidays can be difficult for many reasons, but one of the things I struggle with is the breakdown of routines. The kids are home from school and spend way too much time directionless, their faces glued to one screen or another. Work slows down or stops entirely as…
October 27, 2020 Columns by Jessie Ace Managing Feelings of Uncertainty It doesnāt take much for us to feel uncertain. It could be the result of a new symptom or doing something you’ve never before done, such as attending a telehealth appointment. Maybe the election causes you uncertainty. Perhaps current events or new…