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1237 || what we can do about the climate emergency Sep 29, 2024

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Today is part four of our "how to take action towards the climate crisis" and we're talking about what type of action needs to be taken.

Remember: It's not too late. Every action counts. But don't get overwhelmed with doing everything. Instead, choose something + act. Every little bit helps.

THE GUIDEBOOK: https://www.nottoolateclimate.com/_files/ugd/c8ef46_65f7332b00de468aa7091e31a4b2f772.pdf

THE AUTHOR: http://rebeccasolnit.net/

THE RESOURCES FROM GWUniversity: https:// onlinepublichealth.gwu.edu/resources/sources-for-climate-news/

MORE RESOURCES: 350.org AND https://hiphopcaucus.org/action-center/

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1236 || where to start (saving the planet) Sep 28, 2024

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Today is part three of our "how to take action towards the climate crisis" and we're talking about what type of action needs to be taken.

Remember: It's not too late. Every action counts. But don't get overwhelmed with doing everything. Instead, choose something + act. Every little bit helps.

THE GUIDEBOOK: https://www.nottoolateclimate.com/_files/ugd/c8ef46_65f7332b00de468aa7091e31a4b2f772.pdf

THE AUTHOR: http://rebeccasolnit.net/

THE RESOURCES FROM GWUniversity: https:// onlinepublichealth.gwu.edu/resources/sources-for-climate-news/

MORE RESOURCES: 350.org AND https://hiphopcaucus.org/action-center/

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1235 || how to save the planet Sep 27, 2024

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Today is part two of our "how to take action towards the climate crisis" and we're talking about choosing a group.

Remember: It's not too late. Every action counts. But don't get overwhelmed with doing everything. Instead, choose something + act. Every little bit helps.

THE GUIDEBOOK: https://www.nottoolateclimate.com/_files/ugd/c8ef46_65f7332b00de468aa7091e31a4b2f772.pdf

THE AUTHOR: http://rebeccasolnit.net/

THE RESOURCES FROM GWUniversity: https:// onlinepublichealth.gwu.edu/resources/sources-for-climate-news/

MORE RESOURCES: 350.org AND https://hiphopcaucus.org/action-center/

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1233 || seeking interdependence Sep 25, 2024

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Some of us struggle with a lack of intimacy, some of us struggle with severe codependency, but what is the balance? A healthy interdependency is essential to building self-worth within a relationship.

RESOURCE: https://www.impossiblepsychservices.com.sg/our-resources/articles/2023/07/19/the-importance-of-interdependence-for-a-healthy-relationship

AND: https://www.impossiblepsychservices.com.sg/our-resources/articles/2024/01/19/common-signs-of-validation-seeking-behaviour-in-relationships

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1232 || external validation Sep 24, 2024

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The need for validation is normal. But, like most things in life, it’s really all about balance. Listen, some degree of attention and validation seeking makes perfect sense to me. From an evolutionary standpoint, it makes sense that we’d seek out external validation because it helps us to feel more secure in social settings and I dunno if you know this, but humans are inherently social creatures and rejection is deeply uncomfortable while positive reinforcement feels pretty ding-dang incredible.

The problem is, constantly hunting for approval is not a sustainable way to live. When validation comes from external sources, self-esteem becomes contingent on others’ opinions, making it vulnerable to fluctuations based on approval or criticism.

RESOURCES:

https://hbr.org/2023/12/overcoming-your-need-for-constant-validation-at-work

https://psychcentral.com/health/steps-to-stop-seeking-approval-from-others

https://www.reddit.com/r/DecidingToBeBetter/comments/14kmiwv/how_do_i_stop_seeking_validation_from_everyone/

https://www.impossiblepsychservices.com.sg/our-resources/articles/2024/01/19/common-signs-of-validation-seeking-behaviour-in-relationships

https://psychcentral.com/blog/what-drives-our-need-for-approval

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1231 || how to be sillier Sep 23, 2024

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just because you became an adult doesn't mean you have to be serious all the time. here's how you can infuse more silliness in your everyday: intentionality

RESOURCES: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskWomenOver30/comments/126e9by/i_feel_weighed_down_by_how_serious_life_can_be/

AND https://clementinefraser.wordpress.com/2018/01/29/silly-play-all-day-how-silliness-helps-you-adult/

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1230 || the philosophy of silliness Sep 20, 2024

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To be silly in a serious society is a revolutionary act. By embracing a sense of silliness, you can almost create + enter a new reality within the reality you’re currently in. You can create a new world within the current one, simply by embracing the silliness that appears in the mundane.

Choosing to be silly is a valid response to trauma as well as the general chaos of the world, and should be interpreted as such

RESOURCES ON SILLINESS:

https://www.davispoliticalreview.com/article/a-case-for-humor-how-girls-silliness-is-bridging-the-confidence-gap

https://medium.com/@kellyhackmann/the-virtue-of-silliness-736b9edeccb3

https://meandmine.com/blogs/meandmine-blog/the-science-of-silliness

https://avidly.lareviewofbooks.org/2012/11/20/silly-theory/

https://www.davispoliticalreview.com/article/a-case-for-humor-how-girls-silliness-is-bridging-the-confidence-gap

https://www.aplayfulpath.com/another-kind-playful-revolution/

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/aug/23/why-it-is-sensible-to-be-silly-serious-times-call-for-drawing-smiley-faces-on-fruit

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1229 || let's get silly Sep 19, 2024

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We’ve discussed the philosophy of absurdism in the past - the concept of embracing meaningless as a freedom, or even the idea of finding or creating meaning on our own when there is no obvious meaning available. But today, instead of focusing on finding meaning in the absurd, I want to focus on finding the absurd in the meaningful.

DEFINITIONS: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silliness

https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/english/silliness

RESOURCES ON SILLINESS:

https://www.davispoliticalreview.com/article/a-case-for-humor-how-girls-silliness-is-bridging-the-confidence-gap

https://medium.com/@kellyhackmann/the-virtue-of-silliness-736b9edeccb3

https://meandmine.com/blogs/meandmine-blog/the-science-of-silliness

https://avidly.lareviewofbooks.org/2012/11/20/silly-theory/

https://www.davispoliticalreview.com/article/a-case-for-humor-how-girls-silliness-is-bridging-the-confidence-gap

https://www.aplayfulpath.com/another-kind-playful-revolution/

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/aug/23/why-it-is-sensible-to-be-silly-serious-times-call-for-drawing-smiley-faces-on-fruit

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1228 || 5 pillars of mindfulness Sep 18, 2024

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Today, I'm bringing you a blog post from Nicole Howard, who said this: "Ultimately, this [mindfulness] is a journey that will never end. We are constantly changing, and life around us is forever moving, so there will always be a need for reflection. You might become great at recognizing your feelings and staying present, but it will still be something you should practice to maintain."

NICOLE HOWARD'S BLOG POST: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/5-pillars-of-mindful-awareness-that-transformed-my-life/

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1227 || how to make friends (if you're awkward) Sep 17, 2024

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Making friends as an adult can feel overcomplicated, but I think it's because we've become increasingly self-aware of our weaknesses and not nearly self-aware enough of our strengths. Maybe it's time to practice what we already know: staying present, active listening, and mutual respect - so we can really build some relationships worth of maintenance.

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