Anxiety Coffee Procrastination Break
"I frequently worry that being productive is the surest way to lull ourselves into a trance of passivity and busyness the greatest distraction from living, as we coast through our lives day after day, showing up for our obligations but being absent from our selves, mistaking the doing for the being." — Maria Popova
sometimes we have to be in a hot state to overcome our fears about trying new things.
Richard H. Thaler • Nudge: The Final Edition
@neuranne I struggled with understanding this whole "enjoy the journey" idea.
This was because my life had no purpose.
When I found my "why", the intrinsic motivation came naturally and I no longer had to force myself to do what I should.
That's when happiness... See more
Vito | Act or Regrettwitter.comDeclutter Your Emotions
We’re all scared, aren’t we? Scared of the unknown, of how we’re perceived, of the climate crisis, of raising children, of being judged for not wanting children, of putting ourselves out there, of failure, of death, of being totally honest, of trying new things, I could go on. I wonder what would happen if we were all allowed to just name how... See more
Lisa Olivera • Ten things, part five
Most of our self–doubt comes from comparing our messy inner world to everyone else’s polished exterior.
You know your whole chaotic inner life.
You only see everyone else’s edit.
So if you sometimes worry you’re a fraud, that isn’t proof you’re fake.
It’s proof you’re honest enough to notice the gap.