Category: Reflection

 

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.

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All of this. 6 Green Flags You’re Becoming Your Best Self, The Everygirl

Such a good read. 16 Ways To Practice ‘Ahimsa’ Which Is To Do No Harm (But Take No Shit), Thought Catalog

Yes, we can 😊 We Can Do Hard Things, Sisters From AARP

Yep! It Doesn’t Matter If We Behave, The Cut

Numbers 9 and 12 are everything! Refresh Your Life This Spring: 20 Ways to Align Your Growth With the Season, Camille Styles

I love all things Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli. A Love Letter to Studio Ghibli, Shondaland

Seriously though. How to Stop Romanticizing the Past So You Can Enjoy Your Life Right Now, Self

WRITE

No Human Contact: On Solitary Confinement’s Origins as a Tool for Handling Mental Illness, 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

FYI. The Everygirl’s Guide to Building a Morning and Nighttime Routine That Works Best for You, The Everygirl

I am all about embracing silence. A Path to Well-Being: Embrace Silence for Stronger Mindfulness, Shondaland

 

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

A good resource. 5 Stylish Ways to Avoid Buying New Clothes, Shondaland

What are your thoughts on this? Who Gets to Use a Hair Oil?, The New York Times

I use to be a fanatic when it came to self help books and etc. Now I look back on it all I can do is laugh lol This Self-Help Book Is Going Viral–Here Are the 6 Takeaways That Changed My Life, The Everygirl

Here’s a free learning list. freelearninglist.org

Another free learning option. Who knew CreativeMornings runs 20-30 virtual, free experiences aka FieldTrips a month?, CreativeMornings

You have a right to… Slow learning, Austin Kleon

I’m all about this! It’s Time for a Life Edit—Here’s a Step-by-Step Guide, The Everygirl

Interesting. How to Tell the Difference Between Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Poor Body Image, Self

 

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

Yep. Didn’t know there was an actual name for it. Why “Blackfishing” Is So Common Among White Influencers — and Why It Needs to Stop, PopSugar

Indeed it is. A Path to Well-Being: Eat Mindfully to Nourish Your Mental Health, Shondaland

Yes, please and thank you! Why You Should Throw Your Bestie A “Career Shower”, Bustle

There are so many gems here. These 7 Habits Help Make Morning People Happier, Sisters From AARP

Just in case you need it. How to Turn Down a Friends Trip If You Can’t Afford It, Self

Do you have any secrets? The Secrets We Keep: A Shondaland Series, Shondaland

Numbers 6, 7 & 11 are what I’m constantly working on. 17 Insanely Easy Habits That Will Change Your Life, The Everygirl

 

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

Indeed it is. Why It’s So Essential to Talk About Periods, PopSugar

Good reminder. Are Your Beneficiaries Up to Date?, Charles Schwab

Perfect article seeings I’m currently traveling abroad to France 🇫🇷 Got These Essentials in Your Carry-On?, Sisters From AARP

 

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 some very good points. Here’s What a Balanced and Effective Weekly Workout Plan Actually Looks Like, Self

Ooooooohhhh. Yep. Maintaining an Eco-friendly Period When You Travel, Thinx

I’m listening. Self-Confidence Is Just Telling Yourself the Right Stories, InStyle

Yes, please and thank you. How to Make a Big Decision, According to Decision Coaches, Shondaland

Good tips. Gorgeous Hair Starts Here, Sisters From AARP

Honestly, I am one of the Black people who can’t. Which is funny seeing I’ve scuba dived lol Paulana Lamonier Is Reclaiming the Myth That Black People Can’t Swim, PopSugar

WATCH

Office Hours With Shonda Rhimes: Women Who Have Impacted Me, Shondaland

LISTEN

All of the French music and radio lol

WRITE

In need of journal prompts? Here you go. Depth.

 

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

Indeed it is 🤦🏽‍♀️ Thinness Is Trending Again, and Body Positivity Isn’t Enough to Save Us, PopSugar

Yes, please and thank you. A Path to Well-Being: Embrace Silence for Stronger Mindfulness, Shondaland 

Good suggestions. I love no. 4. Your Best Day Starts Here, Sisters From AARP

Why not. The Everygirl’s 31-Day “Spring-Clean Your Life” Challenge, The Everygirl

Alright. How to improve your relationship with your phone, The Washington Post

I aspire to wear down my Birikin (when I acquire one) as Jane Birkin did. Your Pristine Hermès Bag, to Some, Looks Tacky, The New York Times

Such a good read. Race Matters: Traveling While Black, Cup of Jo

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I’m a huge fan of all things Wes Andersen. How Writers Are in Featured Wes Andersen Films, Laughing Squid

 

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

Congrats Dr. Tamia Potter 🩺! FYI There are only 33 Black Women neurosurgeons in this country! HBCU Grad Makes History As First Black Female Neurosurgeon Resident At, HuffPost

Is your self care practice making you feel better? Really? 4 Ways to Tell If Your Self-Care Practice Is Actually Making You Feel Better, Self

Yassssss 👏🏾 The Power of Sisterhood, Harper’s Bazaar

I shouldn’t be surprised but I am. Seriously? Black Equestrians Want to Be Safe. But They Can’t Find Helmets., The New York Times

This is an interesting piece. How Karl Lagerfeld Learned to Love Literature, LitHub

Viral joy? The Value of Viral Joy, Sisters From AARP

Good question. How Well Do You Know Your Pelvic Floor?, Thinx

Just a friendly reminder. Feeling Overwhelmed? Try the RAIN Meditation, mindful

watch

Poetry Month Marathon on WORLD Channel, Poetry In America

Listen

De La Soul’s Music is now available on streaming services! No link needed go look it up ❤️

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Jazz Piano, The New York Times

WRITE

I Never Made a Living Wage When I Worked in Publishing, Electric Lit

 

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

They’re HERE!!! Toni Morrison is memorialized on a USPS Forever stamp, CNN

I LOVE street art! Especially, Invader! I remember Hubbs surprising me 2016 for my birthday by taking me to London to see Banksy, Invader and so many other street artists work in person!!! Across Paris, an Invader Unleashes His Art, The New York Times

Definitely, something to think about. What Happens When You Become Viral Content Without Your Consent, BuzzFeed

Good question. Are You Exercising for Your Mental Health, or Just to Escape Your Problems?, Lifehacker

Yasssssss! It’s the Year of Body Care—Here’s How to Build an Effective Routine, The Everygirl It’s the Year of Body Care—Here’s How to Build an Effective Routine, The Everygirl

Must read. Black Employees Face Backlash From White Managers When They Self-Promote At Work, HuffPost

Yes, please and thank you. Nia Long Is Doing Just Fine The ’90s icon is taking the newfound interest in her personal life in stride, The Cut

How to Love a Writer: On the Care and Feeding of a Creative Marriage, 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

Yep, I can’t get enough of Chef Babette Davis!!! #Fitnessgoals! Babette Davis Reveals How She Stays Snatched at 72, Sisters From AARP

Okay. How to Overcome Decision Fatigue, Oprah Daily

The ‘what the hell’ effect! HA!!! 🙃 Did your resolutions slide? It might be the ‘what the hell’ effect, The Washington Post

I love taking the train! Yes, to all of this. 10 Awe-Inspiring New Train Trips to Take in 2023, Shondaland

Watch

Why I wake early, YouTube

listen

I LOVE Hayao Miyazaki!!! Spirited Away to Miyazaki Land, The New York Times Magazine

WRITE

Helen Garner on happiness: ‘It’s taken me 80 years to figure out it’s not a tranquil, sunlit realm’, The Guardian

‘I Hate My Writing Group’, The Cut

 

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.