The Me-Time Mixtape: Three essential hand-curated links and resources on creative self-care. Carve out some me time this week!
Today's episode began while I mulled over one of my favorite quotes from Sylvia Plath . It goes like this:
Perhaps when we find ourselves wanting everything, it is because we are dangerously close to wanting nothing.
This quote is particularly relevant to me after my recent birthday (I turned 60 in December). I've been thinking about my older years and how I want to live. The older I get, the less "stuff" I need. I have a growing sense of minimalism that has left me in unchartered territory – and has me giving more things to Goodwill.
Plath's observation about insatiable longing in the absence of clarity about what we really want and need felt important to talk about now. So many of us, myself included, can fall into the trap of unchecked wanting, and even when we get the thing we desire, we move on quickly to the next big thing. Could the yearning be about something different? Check out episode 46 and explore the tools and strategies I use to remind myself that I have more than enough.
#1 Donations to Support People in LA
The news has been sobering lately; homelessness and hunger are two struggles that hit home for me. When I feel helpless and don't know how to help, I donate in support of a good organization. One that I'm supporting right now is the World Central Kitchen. Some may think my rather small donation is a mere drop in the bucket, but I know differently. It helps provide resources as dollars add up, while also helping me maintain a "giving" mindset. Offering your help is never the wrong thing to do.
Taylor Mims
#2 Beginners Guide to Art Journaling
There are so many different types of journaling. If you crave putting pen to paper to draw or collage or vision board as part of your me-time, this guide will help you understand the benefits of having a visual diary. It also offers tips to get started, like how to pick the correct size journal, type of paper, and binding for your journal.
Ivana
#3 Habit Stacking: Everything You Need to Know
This is one of the clearest explanations of habit stacking I've seen; it breaks down the process so you can implement it easily. Note: I'm not saying changing habits will be easy (and it will take time and practice), but habit stacking makes sense, and it works. I'm using it to help reduce eating after dinner. Give it a try to change a habit that's not serving you. You got this!!👍🏼
Paul Hagen
BONUS: Check Out My Free Creative Guide to Reduce Overthinking & Worry
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Episode #46: Sylvia Plath on Wanting Everything (and Nothing)
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