I don't know! Actually: have you read Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman? It's actually the one book that helped remind me that all the "to-dos" (things to read! the inbox!) are basically like a river you can dip in and out of -- that it's not a well, and you don't have to reach the bottom. OK, brb, going to reread now for a January reset.
I enjoyed this post and admire your openness in sharing. Having met you in person, even briefly, I was surprised by your reference to a “sense of failure.” While I understand that perspective, it does not align with how I see it. Everyone is entitled to their own point of view, but raising a little one—keeping her safe, fed, growing, and happy—strikes me as a meaningful accomplishment in itself.
Get out of my head!! Your intro is my inner monologue.
I don't want to "like" this comment because UGH, not another sufferer!!! Why are we so mean to ourselves?!
I don't know! Actually: have you read Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman? It's actually the one book that helped remind me that all the "to-dos" (things to read! the inbox!) are basically like a river you can dip in and out of -- that it's not a well, and you don't have to reach the bottom. OK, brb, going to reread now for a January reset.
Going on the reading list!!
I enjoyed this post and admire your openness in sharing. Having met you in person, even briefly, I was surprised by your reference to a “sense of failure.” While I understand that perspective, it does not align with how I see it. Everyone is entitled to their own point of view, but raising a little one—keeping her safe, fed, growing, and happy—strikes me as a meaningful accomplishment in itself.
Thank you, Andrew!!! That means a lot and it is an important reframe that I try to remind myself of frequently.