tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614034Fri, 09 May 2008 17:04:06 +0000http://www.searchingwithin.com/noreply@blogger.com (ontask)Blogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614034.post-2708069178883239969Wed, 31 Oct 2007 08:55:00 +00002007-10-31T04:13:34.379-05:00hypomaniaI can't sleep. I've been tossing and turning for the last half hour. I suppose I'd like to blame this on the cat. But, there are several other factors that make this night time restlessness more likely a case of October hypomania.This morning, with my therapist, I successfully presented my list of symptoms and concluded that I'm just "feeling good." Not every episode of me feeling better needs tohttp://www.searchingwithin.com/2007/10/cat-woke-me-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ontask)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614034.post-4743952295787058339Wed, 12 Sep 2007 18:23:00 +00002007-09-12T13:32:04.234-05:00caffeinesleepThe summer of 2005, I stop consuming caffeine. My biggest addiction was Mountain Dew. I drank 5-6 cans per day. I took a six week period to wean myself off the Dew.I still crave my extremely cold can of Dew. Today is one of those days. In order to not cave, I needed to grab the blue ice brick out of my lunch box and hold the cold to my neck and back. The cold therapy worked, much the way that http://www.searchingwithin.com/2007/09/being-tired-at-work.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ontask)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614034.post-4690687986356377492Mon, 27 Aug 2007 02:32:00 +00002007-08-26T21:37:56.959-05:00bipolarrelationshipI've finally updated Bipolar Relationships with a new post. Thade (May 2007 - August 2007)http://www.searchingwithin.com/2007/08/my-recent-confession.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ontask)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614034.post-2446138221863846798Thu, 23 Aug 2007 01:46:00 +00002007-08-22T21:25:39.011-05:00REBTThe "ABC's" are an exercise from REBT (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy). The "A" represents the activating situation. The "B" is the irrational belief about "A". The "C" is/are the consequences of believing "B".Then, "D" is a chance to dispute the irrational belief. And "E" is the effective new thinking to replace the irrational belief or mentally experiencing the activating situation again, http://www.searchingwithin.com/2007/08/abc-problem-solving.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ontask)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614034.post-5543001390256270448Sat, 28 Jul 2007 20:44:00 +00002007-07-30T19:02:50.283-05:00medsdepressionsleepNetflixmindfulnessmeditationThe kind of "those" that I mean: a day where outside the world is having a most awesome, beautiful weather day. I am in the house... sleeping the daylight hours away... unable to enjoy the beautiful day outside.I took a dose of Seroquel, as instructed by my PDoc, and found that yes I was able to get a good night of sleep. Except that I just repeatedly have been going back to bed today. I just http://www.searchingwithin.com/2007/07/it-is-one-of-those-days.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ontask)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614034.post-8205941815522317828Sun, 26 Nov 2006 18:53:00 +00002006-11-26T13:18:07.840-06:00metafilterMatching your external self to your actual self - What physical change or other observable change was most influential in changing how people perceive you (for the better)? What do you call wanting something that can no longer happen? - Is there a word for missing something that hasn't happened? Yearning for a future that can no longer come to fruition? Extra bonus points if there's something in http://www.searchingwithin.com/2006/11/ask-metafilter-roundup_26.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ontask)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614034.post-116247923276523208Thu, 02 Nov 2006 14:33:00 +00002006-11-02T08:57:00.873-06:00metafilterIn search of good religious discussion - Where can I find serious religious debate/discussion? I'm looking for a place to read and maybe discuss religious views (primarily Christian-based) that don't constantly delve into ranting and/or idiocy. Professional Pet Peeves - What are common pet peeves for different professions? MotivationFilter - I'm currently working a job with soul-sucking 60+ hour http://www.searchingwithin.com/2006/11/ask-metafilter-roundup.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ontask)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614034.post-114822731131595237Sun, 21 May 2006 15:59:00 +00002006-11-26T13:47:57.510-06:00books everyone is a mix of good and evil All that is gold does not glittermoney can?t make happiness; money can be a burdenpursuit of truth (over money) is a powerful motivation to continue a journeybroken family relationships hurt throughout lifefriendship is a powerful force that sustainsliterature is a resource to understanding See more progress on: listen to the audio book Bad Twin (Unabridged) byhttp://www.searchingwithin.com/2006/05/some-first-thoughts-about-book.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ontask)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614034.post-114100383718183384Mon, 27 Feb 2006 01:27:00 +00002006-02-26T19:30:37.216-06:00I moved into my current apartment over a year ago. Shortly after getting settled, I noticed that one of the light switch tabs?next to the back door from the garage into the lower level?pointed the wrong direction. Typically, tab down equals light off. The switch controls an overhead bulb in the garage. The light fixture has a chain. I was perplexed as to why the tab in the up position turns the http://www.searchingwithin.com/2006/02/light-goes-off.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ontask)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614034.post-113811111379739276Tue, 24 Jan 2006 13:57:00 +00002006-01-24T07:59:30.243-06:00This is the day your life will surely changeThis is the day when things fall into place For the uberpositive person, I suppose every day has possibilities of containing a life changing event. Overall, I think there are a limited number of fulcrum days. Although, when I am unenthusiastic about my day, listening to This is the Day can help perk me up.See more progress on: identify songs which http://www.searchingwithin.com/2006/01/this-is-day-by-the.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ontask)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614034.post-113571786618930641Tue, 27 Dec 2005 21:11:00 +00002005-12-27T15:14:04.280-06:00The article "How Does Visualization Work?" provides a nice list of steps for keeping a positive outlook.http://www.searchingwithin.com/2005/12/positive-outlook-is-vital-to-creating.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ontask)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614034.post-113563469955105083Mon, 26 Dec 2005 22:04:00 +00002005-12-26T16:04:59.556-06:00The biggest reason I don?t write letters is that I have never set up a place for all my letter writing supplies. I need a convenient place for stamps, envelops, address book.See more progress on: write more letters instead of emailshttp://www.searchingwithin.com/2005/12/love-internet-too-much_26.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ontask)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614034.post-113563350830883349Mon, 26 Dec 2005 21:45:00 +00002005-12-26T15:45:08.313-06:00Since my Web traffic is minimal, I haven?t been able to fully capitalize on the usefulness. However, the application is easy to install and easy to use. I highly recommend Measure Map.See more progress on: test Measure Map, a production of Adaptive Path, LLC.http://www.searchingwithin.com/2005/12/happy-with-my-meaure-map-results.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ontask)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614034.post-113563357754823892Mon, 26 Dec 2005 21:44:00 +00002005-12-26T15:46:17.553-06:00This Fall I stopped drinking my drug of choice: no more Mountain Dew. Over a period of about six weeks I gradually decreased my consumption. Now, I pretty much just drink water and milk, and occasionally some juice. I suppose I am not 100% caffeine free, since I don?t tend to read the ingredients on products.See more progress on: be caffeine freehttp://www.searchingwithin.com/2005/12/no-more-mountain-dew-for-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ontask)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614034.post-112819085742891288Sat, 01 Oct 2005 18:20:00 +00002005-10-01T13:20:57.433-05:00where in Africa should I go?See more progress on: identify this placehttp://www.searchingwithin.com/2005/10/zebra-unknown-place-id-love-to-visit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ontask)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614034.post-112819059280692945Sat, 01 Oct 2005 18:16:00 +00002005-10-01T13:16:32.810-05:00is it Alaska?See more progress on: identify this placehttp://www.searchingwithin.com/2005/10/bears-unknown-place-id-love-to-visit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ontask)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614034.post-112819004904511087Sat, 01 Oct 2005 18:07:00 +00002005-10-01T13:15:02.690-05:00beautiful scuptured rocks.See more progress on: identify this placehttp://www.searchingwithin.com/2005/10/sculptured-rocks-unknown-place-id-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ontask)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614034.post-112818998163178400Sat, 01 Oct 2005 18:06:00 +00002005-10-01T13:14:20.416-05:00river through mountains.See more progress on: identify this placehttp://www.searchingwithin.com/2005/10/mountain-river-unknown-place-id-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ontask)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614034.post-112818988665222557Sat, 01 Oct 2005 18:04:00 +00002005-10-01T13:13:41.546-05:00is it mountain heather?See more progress on: identify this placehttp://www.searchingwithin.com/2005/10/mountain-flowers-unknown-place-id-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ontask)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614034.post-112818951071444451Sat, 01 Oct 2005 17:58:00 +00002005-10-01T13:13:06.560-05:00rolling green hills on the coast?See more progress on: identify this placehttp://www.searchingwithin.com/2005/10/coast-line-hills-unknown-place-id-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ontask)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614034.post-112818923725406823Sat, 01 Oct 2005 17:53:00 +00002005-10-01T13:12:22.083-05:00Peaceful Unpaved RoadSee more progress on: identify this placehttp://www.searchingwithin.com/2005/10/road-unknown-place-id-love-to-visit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ontask)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614034.post-112812056619059081Fri, 30 Sep 2005 22:49:00 +00002005-09-30T17:49:26.196-05:00Curt Rosengren, The Occupational Adventure (sm), writes about Develop a 5 to 1 habit ?...an endless litany of reasons why I can?t. It seems to be wired into us to look for obstacles and declare them reality.? ?One of the ways to change that perspective is to develop a 5 to 1 habit. For every obstacle you recognize, commit to writing down five ideas for getting around that obstacle.? I http://www.searchingwithin.com/2005/09/hard-to-stay-focussed-on-goal-that.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ontask)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614034.post-112811802451129829Fri, 30 Sep 2005 22:07:00 +00002005-09-30T17:07:04.516-05:00Curt Rosengren, The Occupational Adventure (sm), writes about Disarm your inner critic ?It?s so easy for the voice of our inner critic to define our reality, and the world it creates is harsh, unforgiving, and precarious.? He includes several questions to ask oneself (which I think will make great journal topics). I can relate to the one about thinking in black and white. So often I can?t seehttp://www.searchingwithin.com/2005/09/i-need-to-disarm-my-inner-critic.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ontask)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614034.post-112811746121213802Fri, 30 Sep 2005 21:57:00 +00002005-09-30T16:57:41.256-05:00John Maeda at S I M P L I C I T Y writes about real verses fake. Maeda writes: ?We all want to be liked in one form or the other. The same can be said about the unfamiliar space of the abstract. I?m not understanding what he meant in your second sentence. We all want to be abstract? We all want to not pretend to be anything?See more progress on: Establish a healthier relationship with myself.http://www.searchingwithin.com/2005/09/wanting-to-be-liked.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ontask)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614034.post-111860310779375680Sun, 12 Jun 2005 19:05:00 +00002005-06-12T14:05:07.800-05:00If possible, place all the electrical outlets exactly where they need to be located. Or, at least, inset them into the wall. I don?t want any bulky cord plugs keeping the furniture for being snug against a wall.See more progress on: build my dream househttp://www.searchingwithin.com/2005/06/electrical-outlets.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ontask)