I'll admit, I was a bit skeptical about this book when I heard the title. Was I subjecting myself to 200+ pages of some high-achievers telling me I should be sleeping less and accomplishing more? But one look at the table of contents calmed my nerves. Between the hand-drawn cartoons and strategies like "take a day off" and "go on the dark chocolate plan," I could tell this wasn't just another Lean In.
Here's a spoonie-friendly breakdown of the four steps to productivity:
Highlight: Start each day by choosing a focal point.
Translation: Choose your #1 priority. Just one. Stop freaking out about the 63 other things you think you need to do. What's the one thing that truly matters today?
Laser: Beat distraction to make time for your Highlight.
Translation: Eliminate spoon-wasters. Where are you using spoons on other people or things that really don't matter? Delete the apps, say no to helping with the bake sale and dedicate those spoons to your Highlight.
Energize: Take care of your body to recharge your brain.
Translation: Practice self-care. You can't pour from an empty cup. Make doable exercise, healthy eating and rest priorities so you can give your Highlight the attention it deserves.
Reflect: Adjust and improve your system every day.
Translation: None needed! Find out what works for you and quit doing things that don't contribute to your priorities.
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As a nonfiction junkie, it's not very often that I take a break to read a novel. But it's nice to mix it up from time to time, and getting lost in a fictional world reminds me that it's okay to read for pure enjoyment. And I think it's probably good for my mental health too.
My latest venture into the world of fiction is Susan Gloss's novel The Curiosities. Set in Madison, Wisconsin, the story follows a young woman named Nell as she struggles to process the loss of a child and her subsequent fertility problems. When she accepts a job as the director of an artists' colony, she's thrust into an unusual community of artists, each struggling with their own demons.
From infertility and grief to depression, opioid addiction and cancer, Gloss doesn't shy away from the tough stuff. The characters in The Curiosities rally together to face challenges that inevitably influence their art, creating something beautiful from the broken pieces of their lives.
If you're looking for an entertaining yet relevant read during Mental Health Month, check out The Curiosities and brew a cup of Crème de la Berry green tea from Simpson & Vail.
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In this fairly quick read by bestselling author Scott Douglas, you’ll find all the facts you need to back up a running habit, especially if you have a history of depression and/or anxiety. His latest book is research-packed but also features personal stories that highlight the effectiveness of running as a treatment for mental health disorders.
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