Daybreak Clubhouse

01/11/2024

Did you know that those cartons of egg whites are so pasteurized that they cannot make meringues? They even tell you that right on the carton, in very small letters.
We're always learning, here at Daybreak. This, though, I would've rather learned before we tried to make a bunch of meringues with it. :(
Oh well. LIFE.

07/18/2023

You are in control!

07/18/2023

A cognitive distortion that we commonly experience is the 'should' statement. It is a thought that creates rigid rules about how you should be doing something.

This cognitive distortion also affects your thoughts about other people - how they ought to be or must do things.

When I first learned about 'should' statements as a cognitive distortion, I was a little confused. We do have obligations and there are things we ought to do to accomplish a specific goal. But …. we can get into trouble when our 'should' thoughts lead us to feel guilty and discouraged. If these statements are targeted toward others, they can lead to resentments that may not be warranted.

To understand whether your 'should' statement is rational or a false sense of obligation, ask yourself "why is this important?". When you can provide a reason that is rational and not underlying fear or guilt, then it is a relevant thought.

Unhelpful 'should' statements can make us inflexible in our decisions and may leave us feeling stuck in our situation.

What are your thoughts on the 'should' statements being a thinking error?

Take care of your mind and body. Love, Nawal ♥️

07/10/2023

You matter 💚💚

05/26/2023

Revelations in Education I Dr. Lori Desautels continues to create and share so many amazing resources and thought provoking ideas!

05/10/2023

03/23/2023

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03/02/2023

Look at these perfect, golden-brown biscuits! Great work, guys.

12/21/2022

We had our Christmas bash today! One of our games, put together by one of our members, featured prizes and one penalty, being a modest cream pie to the face. With a fifty-fifty chance, I drew the pie. Never let it be said I do not abide by the rules.

12/14/2022

Making cookies at Daybreak today, with special guest baker Linda!

12/06/2022

We have fun, here.

12/02/2022

From yesterday's birthday bash for our member Dave! We had quite the turn-out!

11/28/2022

Taking advantage of the pleasant weather, we put our garden to bed for the year with a final, thorough weeding and a turning of the soil.

11/01/2022

From yesterday's Halloween Open House! Games, prizes, and candy apples. It was a good time!

10/19/2022

Celebrating Jesse's birthday at Daybreak with a little cake the members put together!

10/17/2022

A Halloween mask, made with cardboard and duct tape! Not bad, right? Getting into the Halloween spirit here at Daybreak.

10/13/2022

Overcast, but still a fantastic day for a walk. The trees are beginning to turn and it just smells like Autumn out there.

10/12/2022

Analogue Wordle!