How to Be Unborable

In this digital age, we're constantly bombarded with inputs - most of them negative and/or anxiety-inducing: Movie trailers, iPhone alerts, Instagram notifications, billboards, emails, new music, podcasts, and news of the world collapsing around us. Cal Newport, author of Digital Minimalism has called this style of living Solitude Deprivation - a state in which you …

Mindfulness Made Easy

Mindfulness, by many, is thought of as a stress-reducing activity. “If I just sit calmly and breathe slowly for five to ten minutes a day I will be less anxious.” While it’s certainly a start, that’s not the inherent point of mindfulness practice. Instead, the “goal” (although having a goal kind of defeats the purpose) …

Doing Life vs. Living It

I never imagined myself being someone who would seek therapy. I held the same mindset as older generations tend to have about it. "What do you need therapy for? I went to Vietnam. I didn't need therapy." We're so quick to prioritize regular check-ups for our physical health, scheduling dental appointments, and picking up prescriptions …

From Pressure to Pleasure: How to Make Your Hobbies Fun Again

I like trying different hobbies and activities to see what I enjoy. I do a bit of everything: drawing, music, golf, lacrosse, basketball, reading, writing, running triathlons and marathons, fitness, podcasting, and firefighting. I've tried them all to learn more about myself, and I want to get good as quickly as possible. But sometimes our …

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