This Week’s Top Reads and Listens

Hello everyone!

Welcome to this week’s edition of our newsletter, where we dive into a mix of enlightening reads and soothing listens that promise to enrich your understanding and perhaps even challenge your perspectives. Here’s what’s on the list:

📚 Enlightening Reads

  1. You’re not lazy, you’re in functional freeze mode – A revealing look at how our bodies respond to overwhelming stress and why ‘functional freeze’ is more common than you might think.
  2. We Asked a Psychologist Why So Many Average Men Think They Can Beat a Top Female Athlete in Her Sport – Delve into the psychology behind why some men underestimate women in sports.
  3. When Meaningful Work Backfires – Explore how even the most fulfilling jobs can lead to unexpected burnout.
  4. 6 Classic Handbags to Buy Now and Keep Forever – InStyle rounds up timeless handbags that are worth the investment.
  5. My ‘Flu’ Symptoms Turned Out to Be Early Signs of a Stroke – A personal health story on recognizing the subtle signs of a serious condition.
  6. This 1950s Bag Trend Is the Blueprint for Spring’s Most Sought-After Carryalls – Who What Wear highlights a vintage trend making a big comeback this spring.
  7. Do you have an inner monologue? – National Geographic explains what your inner voice reveals about your psychological makeup.
  8. The Stories We Tell Ourselves About Our Bodies – Women’s Health delves into the narratives that shape our body image.
  9. Our Queen, Regina King: “I Am Making A Vow” – Sisters From AARP features Regina King’s personal commitments and cultural impact.
  10. Betterment Burnout: Why We Might Need to Question the Need for Self-Improvement – The Everygirl discusses the pressures and pitfalls of constant self-improvement.
  11. Perfectionism Is a Trap. Here’s How to Escape. – The New York Times offers strategies for overcoming the debilitating pursuit of perfection.
  12. How to be enough – Vox explores the elusive feeling of being ‘enough’ in a world driven by comparison and the relentless pursuit of more. Discover strategies to break free from the hedonic treadmill and find satisfaction in who you are and what you have.

🎧 Listen

  1. 6 Podcasts to Soothe an Anxious Mind – The New York Times recommends a selection of podcasts designed to calm your mind and ease anxiety.

 

This collection invites you to reflect, learn, and perhaps redefine what matters most to you. Embrace this week with curiosity and compassion, as you explore these narratives and insights that span personal development, health, and culture.

Wishing you a week of insightful discoveries and meaningful reflections!

Best Wishes, Yvette Sojourner 💖

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