Ann ChristensenApr 283 minBipolar Almanac: What's it all about?Bipolar Almanac: Create a life worth living is an up-beat memoir and quick-start guide that focuses on how to survive and thrive in your ...
Ann ChristensenMar 72 minCREATE AN ART RITUAL It helps to begin any art or writing session with an intention and a quiet focus. I use the following opening ritual in art therapy sessions
Ann ChristensenMar 62 minYOU AND ME — a perspectiveThis poem by Lisa St. George helps put the stigma of mental illness into perspective...Part of my online NAMI Peer Counselor training.
Ann ChristensenFeb 182 minBUT...IS IT ART?...forget whether what you do is “art,” or “good enough.” You are connecting to a part of yourself that deserves to be heard.
Ann ChristensenFeb 93 minMOOD FOODS AND NEURO TIDBITSAt this point, many people would have gone off their meds, run away from home or gotten a dog. I decided to do something completely differen
Ann ChristensenFeb 72 minLITHIUM IS THE REAL STAR OF “SPINNING OUT”Kat deliberately goes off her meds in a desperate attempt to regain her skating edge, her energy, her sparkle. It works—for awhile.
Ann ChristensenJan 152 minWAKE UP! HOW TO START YOUR DAYMy dad had a lovely way of waking me up. He would softly call into my room, “Time to wake up, Ann. Just put your feet on the floor."
Ann ChristensenDec 23, 20191 minI'M A WINNER!I finished pre-writing my next book,"Goldilocks and the 3 Energies," during the NaNoWriMo 50K word writing contest. I clocked in at 51,823.
Ann ChristensenOct 22, 20193 minI, WALNUT: My journey of hope"The walnut seed has to endure a really long, cold, hard winter. That’s what it takes to crack that tough nut and get it to grow."
Ann ChristensenOct 3, 20192 minSET UP YOUR "SAD" LIGHT!About 90% of people diagnosed with depression and about 15% of those diagnosed with bipolar disorder report benefits from using an SAD light
Ann ChristensenSep 25, 20193 minBIPOLAR CHECKLIST: IS THIS YOU?Once I was properly diagnosed as Bipolar Type II Disorder, I began my road to recovery. I was so relieved to have a proper diagnosis.
Ann ChristensenSep 23, 20193 minSTART WITH THE PHYSICAL BALANCING ACT: I can never take for granted that I am doing well. I must assess my moods and adjust my activities to help return to center.
Ann ChristensenSep 19, 20191 minMy read on this new NLP guide"How to Take Charge of Your Life: The User's Guide to NLP" Great introduction to NLP and interesting format. I still consider Neuro Lingu...
Ann ChristensenSep 16, 20193 minSET UP YOUR PERSONAL ALMANACThe word “Almanac” means “God’s Puzzle.” In this case, the puzzle is you. The Personal Almanac is your opportunity to document yourself...
Ann ChristensenSep 12, 20193 minART IS RETRIEVAL OF THE SOULThe simple joy of making collage cards and allowing yourself to express your self in a new way is the first step towards parts integration,
Ann ChristensenAug 26, 20193 minHow to talk to your ego selfSOLUTION TO FRUSTRATION Prioritize. Complete tasks step by step. If you don’t know how to do it, YouTube. Complete first, then go to next
Ann ChristensenJul 18, 20193 minWhat is artistic temperament?Explore the artistic temperament with a classic personality profile system. Are you Intuitive? Perceiving? Find out more!
Ann ChristensenJul 18, 20192 minMake your mind an oceanLearn to dive beneath the waves of emotions and explore the deep ocean of You.
Ann ChristensenJul 18, 20192 minSelf publishing: ISBN or ASBN?Self publishing tip: How to select the best ID numbers (ISBN or ASBN). What this means for your publishing adventure?
Ann ChristensenJul 18, 20192 minMindfulness: Explore bipolar biasesMost happy, confident people are slightly delusional and depressive people tend to be more realistic. Which one are you?