Annie Scott (@anniescott)

I’m so over coaching. I’m so over self-improvement. I’m so over optimising and habit stacking and morning routines. I’m over nutrition and longevity and gratitude journals and supplements. I’m so over a culture that tells me I’m not ok as I am at every damn turn and tries to sell me a solution. ___LINEBR... See more

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Ishika Dhawan

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It takes a really long time to understand that accepting yourself as you are and trying to be better is a delicate balance. Self-improvement became a billion dollar industry because it sells a dream state of perfection. We always chase it but never reach it (hamster wheel situation if you ask me).

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SSydney Barnett

I completely agree, it comes down to finding a delicate balance. Self-improvement is good when it makes sense for you.

The Unread Shelf

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The irony is that the self-improvement industrial complex has convinced us that contentment itself is a problem to be solved. “ You're happy? Well, you could be OPTIMIZED happy. You're calm? But are you PEAK calm?” It's exhausting being marketed to by your own potential. Sometimes the most radical act is sitting still and thinking... See more

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SSydney Barnett

Absolutely on point. “It’s exhausting being marketed to by your own potential.” What a line. I also think he’s right in that presence and gratitude are key tools.