Recommendations #016

Recommendations

Hey friend! Yesterday I announced the 90 Day Reset Course and we already got our first two purchases. This self-paced coaching course is for curious people that believe that transformation is possible. Snag a $50 discount by entering the code “PRESALE” before December 1.

The holidays can be a bit of a bummer for many people. Here are a few ways to deal with the holiday blues.

Salary Story: How I Secured A $40k Raise Working In Education (via Refinery 29)

I’m committed to cooking at home, even though I hate cooking. And I’ve recently fallen in love with chickpeas. Here are 25 chickpea recipes that are healthy, hearty, and delicious.

My favorite podcast to listen to before bed is You Are Good. This feelings podcast about movies is a favorite because each episode feels like I’m talking with friends about some classic movie I enjoyed. I really enjoyed this episode about Romeo + Juliet.

I revamped the SoCurious site recently and it’s low key cute. One of my life goals is to go back to the old school blog days where you could check the site and see a new post every day. We’re not there yet, but maybe in 2023.

PS. Here’s an unsolicited compliment: I like the way your brain works.

what if one day is supposed to be today

Personal Development

There are so many things competing for our attention these days and it seems like everyone is a little more irritable, a little more exhausted, a little more emotionally fatigued.

Given a limited amount of energy, we have to be careful where we direct our focus.

And recently I’ve found my face glued to this magical device that houses all the information in the universe. But more often than not, it’s primary purpose in my life is endlessly scrolling through photos and text and funny videos of little children saying ridiculous things.

When I decided that I wanted to start creating more, I knew the first step was to quiet the noise and focus on producing my own content.

And so I have a question for you: What do you want to create today?

Make it something simple.

Then set a timer for 25 minutes and see how far you get it.

When the timer goes off you’re done.

If you’re in the groove and want to keep going, reset the timer for another 25 minutes.

Do this every day for a month and see your creative practice change your life trajectory.

Recommendations #015

Recommendations

I chat with Taylor on the Inner Warmup podcast about liberation through improvisation. This is a part of her series on the importance of play and is one of the first times I got to chat extensively about my experience doing improv.

Building on that, here’s an article about how to find joy through play as an adult

I made this last night for dinner. Let me tell you, “delicious” doesn’t even begin to describe it.

There’s finally a landing page for the Reset Workbook. Check it out to learn more about my new book that debuts December 5.

Sometimes it takes me a long time to execute on a vision. A few months ago I was talking with my friend Evelyn and I revealed that my dream is to just draw and talk about feelings. I finally made the first video that brings that vision to life.

This question has been top of mind recently: Are we too busy to enjoy life?

PS. Next week I’m announcing the companion course for the Reset Workbook. (Have you pre-ordered your copy yet?) The 90 Day Reset is 12-week self-guided coaching program and the first step in transitioning SoCurious into a learning platform. I’m incredibly excited for this transition and hopeful that my vision for the brand connects with you, beautiful human.

the seasons were changing and I was becoming something new

Personal Development

There will be beautiful moments that make you feel like the sun only shines for you and dark days where it feels like the rain may never stop.

Unbelievable clarity and unexpected pain.

Devastating disasters, but also uncanny coincidences – the type of coincidences that make you think that something out there is secretly rooting for you.

No situation lasts forever

because it was all meant to be temporary.

But this is your reminder to embrace the joy wherever you can

whenever it shows up.

A reminder to love on your people extra hard

because they are fighting their own secret wars they would never dare to reveal.

A reminder to commit fully to cultivating a life that feels authentic, good, and true to the highest version of you.