Mom vs. Step-mom

My step-mom is no slouch. Alas, my biological mom is smarter. Nonetheless, mom is comfortable and believes in "systems" - government systems, corporate systems, etc. Step-mom is an entrepreneur.

I give mom ideas that step-mom would run with, while mom thinks if you have a high enough credential and credible experience, you're right for the job.

I'm probably not quite as smart as mom, but step-mom has the edge in that I know she would take some of my bright ideas and consider them seriously.

If only I had mom's skills.

Got the Blues?

Non-pharmaceutical means of overcoming depression (via a PhD-wielding man with a radio show):

1) Keep a mood journal to discover patterns and learn what triggers your moods.

2) Go on a walk. (3x a week)

3) Do work after exercising. This is for light/sitting work. Obviously labor requires energy, though some people do both effectively.

4) Try to accomplish something daily. A small something will do. With a productivity habit, you can learn to take it progressively farther. Break a big job up into tasks, and consider each step a triumph.

5) Avoid exaggeration, over-generalization.

6) Exercise / Meditate