Sorry for the visual.

Just a quick update today. My depression free for two years post was mis-scheduled for Tuesday instead of today so I thought I’d fill you in quickly on what’s happening.

I’ve narrowed my sites down to 3 – simply stephen, cope with life (CWL) and cribbage rules (a static site). Just over a year ago I had well over a dozen sites to manage and it was just too much. I want quality not quantity.You deserve that too.

Many of the things I have needed to do on CWL have been neglected, partly because I was burning the candle at both ends, partly because of my work / living environment and partly because my health only permits so much energy in a week or day (many introverts, anxiety and depression sufferers can relate to that).

Well my focus is back,

Motivation is strong.

Energy is good enough that I am getting things done.

I’ve found a nice balance.

I’m excited about where things are going.

The sites are growing.

And they are getting a mild overhaul. Not really a new look or focus but more of a clean up…hence the colonic. I am aware that more could be offered on my sites but just didn’t know what. I also wanted to keep my integrity in tact and follow my principles or philosophies. Just because every else markets a certain way on and off line, doesn’t mean I have to. I want to do no harm and contribute to solutions not problems…that takes patience and thought (among other things).

I know that I need to network, connect, socialize, share, develop products and create things of value (that’s not my forte but I’m trying). I also know that I have to channel each of you to the tools that will help you.

So…I’ve been doing that.

Cleaning up old articles

Creating a new profile

Adding a start here section

Putting up a blog roll

Providing links to great resources

Checking broken links

Technical & plugin tweaking

Should be finished with cope with life by the end of the month and will start on simply stephen next month.

Expect to see subtle changes.

getting more social

I’ve also been realigning my social media, building profiles, visiting forums and determining just how I want (and you need) me to connect with you. Expect a new Twitter Account (this one will be private and small, it’s also connected to green simple living since it’s all about life). Expect a Google Plus. No Facebook (sorry). Expect to see the comments turned off.

I am also revisiting several forums as I feel the dialogue and quality is still better than most other social media sites. I will share where when I determine which ones I plan on staying with.

Please reach out and connect. Share useful tools and resources with me. BTW

site content and value added products

This will be hopefully more brash.

Should be a few interviews, hopefully some guest posts and spotlights and a push for stopping the stigma of mental health. Sometime in the spring I’ll be removing ads and would like to place a number of limited sponsors on the site. Sponsors that that are directly centered on helping people cope with life and depression – anger management, stress tools, learning to communicate, positive outlook, confidence building, etc.

If you are interested in sponsoring the site, offering an interview, providing a guest post or for any other reason please contact me community |a| simplystephen |dot| ca to discuss.

One of the things that is exciting. I’m developing an ongoing 7 day course called (Lessons in Life) LiL Helpers. It’s free with a pay what you can program for continuing with a weekly helper. It’s will only be offered to members that sign up. I’m thrilled. I will want your feedback and support in building something that can help thousands.

I have a target date of March 5th.

That’s all for now. Am going away this weekend, see you next week.