Essays
I'm worried about the therapists but I know they can save themselves
To all the therapists and other invisible front line workers who are deteriorating behind the science, there is another way, a way to fall in love with your work again. There is a way to do our heart’s work without breaking our own heart in the process. There is a way to do sacred, good, hard work that sits with tragedy (not alone with white knuckles) but with and in celebration of all of humanity.
How Do I Do This and Will It Be OK? A Psychologist’s Answer.
TL;DR: We all struggle with self doubt, uncertainty, a hope for reassurance. Those questions have no answers and a million answers. 1. In times of doubt and confusion, find inspiration from the stories of your heroes and their struggles. 2. You don’t need to see the whole path, just the step in front of you. Take that one step. 3. Answer the why? Why would you do this hard thing?
When I Fell In Love with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
TL;DR summary: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy teaches the skills of openness, presence, and engagement to create the life you want. I fell in love with ACT via Robyn Walser and an experience of common humanity. [illustrative Taoist story] Next week, human suffering.
Newport’s Craftsman Approach to Tool Selection Or Why I Might Be Quitting Social Media
TL;DR summary: Only use tools that maximally determine your happiness and success. I actively don’t hustle IRL - why do I do it over social media? (reflection sharing etc.) Realization: My own hashtag hustle is rooted in not feeling good enough as is. End: What would you like to hear about that would add value to your life?