I Debate My Feelings Instead of Feeling Them

Habits, acquiring and transmitting. When you live with other people, you inevitably pick up some of their habits. For instance, one of my university roommates had an efficient cleaning habit I adopted. She created cleaning baskets that lived in various spaces, loaded with supplies relevant to the room. I thought it a brilliant solution, far superior to dragging cleaning supplies around to each space, and … Continue reading I Debate My Feelings Instead of Feeling Them

Good Habits Make For Good Days

Repetition helps you build strong habit muscles. I undertake the same five exercises every day, and I believe doing them helps contribute to good health and a sense of personal satisfaction. I’ll sometimes skip an exercise or two on Sundays – we need a break from home tasks, too – but other than that, I’m hella consistent, so I can attest to positive, long-term results. … Continue reading Good Habits Make For Good Days

Endings and Continuations: Finishing 30-Soft, and What Happens Next

The finish line. July has come to an end, and so has my commitment to 30-Soft, the plan I decided to follow to kick myself out of an extended period of stalled ennui. It was a simple plan, on paper, and the changes didn’t seem too onerous: follow a healthy eating plan; drink enough water; exercise at least twice a day, once outside; read at … Continue reading Endings and Continuations: Finishing 30-Soft, and What Happens Next