Author: yvettesojourner

Hiya, Yvette Sojourner here❣️ This is what I’ve been reflecting on this week. As Haruki Murakam once said, “If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking.” I believe this is applicable to everything we read.

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Yasssssssss!!!! My love of hip-hop goes deeeeep❣️ Hip-Hop Hooray! Hip-Hop Turns 50, Sisters From AARP

Yes, please and thank you. How to tell when you’re getting good advice, Vox

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Why I’m Not Scared of AI Writing As a Professional Writer, ProWritingAid

The Ethics of Writing Hard Things in Family Memoir, LitHub

 

What I Do: I don’t have access or a subscription to various newspapers or magazines i.e. the New York Times. So, I checked with my local library. I’ve learned I have access to the New York Times free with my library card. Always check with your local library to see what offerings are available to you.

 

 

Here’s what I’ve been reflecting on this week. As Haruki Murakam once said, “If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking.” I believe this is applicable to everything we read.

READ

Alright 👏🏾 New York Prison System Reverses Policy Restricting Incarcerated Writers And Artists, Yahoo

These are some wonderful suggestions. 8 Fun and Intriguing Online Classes to Take This Summer, Shondaland

This! Everything Must Be Paid for Twice, raptitude.com

PLEASE READ! Meet SCAD, a Major Cause of Heart Attacks in Women 50 and Under, Self

Interesting. Multitasking Is Making You Worse at Everything, lifehacker

There were two articles I came across from The Everygirl: 12 Things Healthy Women Do Before 8 A.M. BUT this ONE is EVERYTHING!!! I Followed This One Rule for a Year and It Changed My Body (and My Life)

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Okay, okay, confession time. I have been bing watching THE GOLDEN GIRLS!!!! There, I’ve finally said it! HA!!! Tis true though.

 

 

What I Do: I don’t have access or a subscription to various newspapers or magazines i.e. the New York Times. So, I checked with my local library. I’ve learned I have access to the New York Times free with my library card. Always check with your local library to see what offerings are available to you.

 

 

Here’s what I’ve been reflecting on this week. As Haruki Murakam once said, “If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking.” I believe this is applicable to everything we read.

READ

These are even applicable after 20. I’m In My 30s. This Is The Career Advice I Wish I’d Gotten In My 20s, HuffPost

Hmmmmmmm. Just the sound of water soothes me. I’ve learned I love being around water. Who knew!? I mean, I’ve scuba dived for years. A Path to Well-Being: Restore Yourself in Water, Shondaland

All of this. 5 Boundaries That Successful Women Practice Every Day, The Everygirl

This is a good question. I’m not a huge reader and really never have been soooooo. I read (articles and etc.) but not necessarily a ton of books. Can I Be Friends With People Who Don’t Read Books, Psychology Today

Always useful. How To Get Out of That Creative Rut You’re Stuck In, nofilmschool

Interesting. Biorhythms Aren’t Real, But ‘Peaks’ of Productivity Can Be, lifehacker

This just makes sense. The 5 Love Languages Got an Update—Here Are 2 New Ways to Express & Receive Love, The Everygirl

WAtch/listen

Babyface: Tiny Desk Concert, NPR

Charlie Wilson: Tiny Desk Concert, NPR

 

What I Do: I don’t have access or a subscription to various newspapers or magazines i.e. the New York Times. So, I checked with my local library. I’ve learned I have access to the New York Times free with my library card. Always check with your local library to see what offerings are available to you.