The Joyful Housewife

Domestic Bliss, Eventually

June 8, 2011
by Jessica
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On Doing and Lethargy

Ever since I took physics in high school, I’ve joked that my intertia is at rest. I’ve never been a “doer.” I’m more of a … sitter. And, I suppose, a thinker. Nevertheless, I’m quite prone to do-nothingism. (A surprising … Continue reading

March 5, 2011
by Jessica
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Battle “Do-Nothingism” With A Stew And Feel Better

In my fight against clutter, I’ve begun with my emotions. As I mentioned a couple of posts ago when I began my Clutter Kick Campaign, CLA (Clutterers Anonymous) asserts that there are three components to cluttering: physical, emotional, and spiritual. … Continue reading

April 23, 2010
by Jessica
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What Is Your Measure Of Success?

One of the hallmarks of depression is supposedly low self-esteem. I would have told you during my years of clinical depression that my self-esteem was fine. I liked myself. I thought I was an inherently good person. I never did … Continue reading