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1229 || let's get silly
We’ve discussed the philosophy of absurdism in the past - the concept of embracing meaningless as a freedom, or even the idea of finding or creating …
1 year, 6 months ago
1228 || 5 pillars of mindfulness
Today, I'm bringing you a blog post from Nicole Howard, who said this: "Ultimately, this [mindfulness] is a journey that will never end. We are const…
1 year, 6 months ago
1227 || how to make friends (if you're awkward)
Making friends as an adult can feel overcomplicated, but I think it's because we've become increasingly self-aware of our weaknesses and not nearly s…
1 year, 6 months ago
1226 || confidence building theories
Today we're talking about some theories and paradoxes that help remind me that my insecurities are just a natural negative bias that many other peopl…
1 year, 6 months ago
1225 || do you even know how to be happy? (revisted)
today we revisit an older episode and discuss prioritizing what makes us feel good. if you're dwelling on all the shit that stresses you out in order…
1 year, 6 months ago
1224 || debating hacks (how to diffuse an argument)
Reasoning with the unreasonable can feel impossible, but here are some techniques to diffuse intense arguments and encourage others to challenge thei…
1 year, 6 months ago
1223 || how to reason with the unreasonable
How do we reason with someone who is experiencing cognitive dissonance?
For example: I know people who claim to believe in free speech but also suppo…
1 year, 6 months ago
1222 || active in love + happiness
love is an active process that involves engagement, gratitude, and practice.
RESOURCE: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2008-15454-002
RESOURCE: https:/…
1 year, 6 months ago
1221 || reasoning with the unreasonable
When we focus on curiosity, respect, and genuine understanding, we're more likely to bridge gaps with people we disagree with, but this takes practic…
1 year, 6 months ago
1220 || love is so scary
When we open ourselves up to love, we open ourselves up to pain and loss, but the loss of the love is what we will grieve, so we shouldn't resist tha…
1 year, 6 months ago