On some Sundays I share links to pieces from around the web, along with posts I’ve written for Psych Central. This month’s links include everything from practicing self-compassion to being assertive to creating more fulfilling, happier days. I hope you find these helpful!
“Making something with your hands is a natural bypass around the blue fog.”
From critique to self-compassion.
“Fear does not respond well to self-discipline.”
27 things to do before bed that don’t include watching Netflix.
What do you love about today?
5 physical signs you might be depressed.
3 obstacles that stop you from being assertive and what you can do.
“Why I’m not so sure I want to look ageless.”
What can help when your mind clings to worst-case scenarios.
Being assertive while respecting your needs and others’ needs.
“But it’s important to question how much time we pour into work things / money things / Internet-ish things and really ask, ‘Do I need to be spending THAT much time doing that? Every day? Really? How come? Who says?’ and ‘What if I spent some of my life minutes doing something else instead?’”
A new way of being.
“It can sometimes feel like our experiences only count as real if they have been shot, captured, filtered and evidenced on a screen.”
An excellent exercise for thinking about what you want your days to look like.
3 things we sometimes forget that we need.
Hope you’re having a wonderful Sunday!