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The Only Person I’m Trying to Impress Now (opens the original)
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“Comparison is the thief of joy.”You’ve probably heard some version of that quote a hundred times. I had too. It’s a classic for a reason.But one day, during a conversation, it landed differently for me. I realized just how much joy comparison had stolen from me over my life, and how much unnecessary stress it had created. Always worried that I wasn’t where I should be. That others were achieving more than me.It’s hard not to compare.</stro
The Best Place to Meet People (opens the original)
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Sometimes, I can’t help but fantasize about the perfect interaction.I imagine asking for a promotion in exactly the right way and immediately getting the yes I want.I picture myself reading at a café when a fascinating stranger walks over, says I seem interesting, and asks about my book.Or I imagine explaining something difficult to someone I love and having them understand me completely.Surely I’m not the only one who does this.The problem is, when we
Making Space for What Recharges Me (opens the original)
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A few things I talk about in this video:Why I’m moving Authentically Yours from every two weeks to once a monthHow making art has become one of the most restorative parts of my life. It’s been magical!The different ways creative projects can recharge us, from problem-solving to repetitive, meditative workWhy slowing down and making something with my hands feels so different from consuming more informationThe importance of shaping our hobbies and commitments around our actual lives, rather than t
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