This morning I rose early, far too early. The clock said it was still sleepy-time, and I agreed. I was tired, utterly fatigued. Yet, I could not make myself return to the realm of sleep. So instead, I just lay there in my perfectly comfy bed, turning and tossing for what seemed like hours to … Continue reading Don’t Go Too Far Down the Productivity Rabbit Hole
It can be as simple as intending to clean the room or as complicated as quitting smoking. But at the end of the day, it is about wanting to change something in our lives. Change, however, is hard. We have all experienced the infuriating feeling of being stuck in disruptive habit loops, to feel like … Continue reading Converting Intent Into Action and Long-Lasting Change
On accepting the inevitability of death and the importance of embracing an attitude of gratefulness towards life. Forget all else, Lucilius, and concentrate your thoughts on this one thing: not to fear the name of death. Through long reflection make death one of your close acquaintances, so that, if the situation arises, you are able even … Continue reading Death Is Inevitable - Despair Is Not
The concept of “your best years” infuriates and saddens me at the same time. It seems to me that nothing good comes from it — that it only serves to cause anxiety end regret. Regret. Older adults I speak with mention the “best years” in regretful terms. They yearn for a better time — when responsibilities … Continue reading I Call B.S. on “Your Best years.”
Benjamin Bratz 