The people with the most power to hurt us are the people we care about. That’s scary, isn’t it? That isn’t to say that people we don’t care about – or don’t know – are not able to hurt us. It’s sometimes aggravating to endure a stranger’s hateful comment on social media, and it’s unsettling to be confronted by threats […]
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Today, I want you to do something small that only you know about. Maybe you’ll choose to wear bright pink socks that hide under your pantlegs, or write a message in marker on your stomach. Maybe you’ll carry a photo of someone special around in your pocket, or you’ll stash a bag of candy in your desk drawer. Get creative […]
Last week, you were challenged to ask yourself why you didn’t like something. Today, I would like to do the opposite: explore something you do like. The first time you notice yourself enjoying something today – whether it be a song, a video, a snack, a statement, a person, an embrace… Ask yourself why. Why do you like it? What about that thing brings you joy? […]
I’ll give you an easy one for Friday! The title says it all: All I want from you today is for you to stretch before bed. Easy Peasy! When you’ve decided you’re ready to get ready for your slumber, take some time to dim the lights, and maybe put on soft music. Gently stretch every muscle in your body – […]
The very first time you reject something today, whether it be an idea, a favor, someone’s appearance, or a food item, ask yourself why. Keep asking why until you get to the very root of it. Dissect the question as far into the rabbit hole as you are possibly able to travel! Ask yourself what about it you don’t like, […]
“Today, I want you to challenge yourself to see how little you can talk about yourself. Make it your goal to learn something new about every person you interact with as you go about your day. Find opportunities to hand them the spotlight, ask them questions, or offer them prompts to build off of. Listen intently and carefully. Respond meaningfully and with […]
