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Mental Health

A collection of 4 posts

Spent

I always think about how to be more productive at work—through automation, ticketing mechanisms, and so on. But I already spend more than half of my waking hours working. The area that really needs a productivity boost is home. There are some easy things we tend to outsource when

Be Kind to Yourself

Be Kind to Yourself

I’ve always disliked those books that push you to “just be positive” or tell yourself you’re perfect and amazing. It never felt real—and honestly, it’s not sustainable. Now I’m halfway through Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Dr. Kristin Neff, and

Meaning, Goals, and Other Things I Pretend to Understand

Meaning, Goals, and Other Things I Pretend to Understand

From a biological standpoint, the “purpose” of life is to survive and reproduce—genes passed through time. But that doesn’t explain why we care about art, kindness, exploration, or legacy. As Noam Chomsky said, “The meaning of life is what you create. You design it for yourself.” I also

Emotional Constipation

Emotional Constipation

Creating and sharing a photo doesn’t undo the chaos, but it carves out a small, defiant space for clarity.