In our fast-paced, hyper-connected world defined by the pressure to do more than ever before, it’s no wonder that today’s workforce is in the throes of a burnout crisis. It’s this crisis that has, at least in part, led to trends like quiet quitting and the newest rage: Bare Minimum Mondays.
When you are going through trauma, energy, freedom, or even getting out of bed, are the last things on your mind. Let’s face it: if you had the energy to rise out of bed, you would. And freedom? This is not how you envisioned freedom. Right now, it might feel more like you are being oppressed by memories, anxiety, disappointment, depression, fear, financial burden, and maybe even where you will rest your head tomorrow.
You may recognize him as a frequent legal commentator interpreting everything from A-list celebrity divorces to complex court battles on “Good Morning America,” “Good Day LA” and on Fox Network. But David Glass is more than a popular media personality.
As a divorcee and former housewife, I spent years in what appeared to many to be the “perfect marriage,” although perfect was far from reality. While my husband had many great qualities, our marriage was one of social expectations and smokescreens.
Happy endings are wished for and earned, not granted at random. Even for Disney princesses. Think about it: At the beginning of every Disney movie, the future princess is trying to get something, do something or make something happen, right? She belts a big “I want” song about her heart’s desire. She’s not content with the status quo, whether it’s being locked in a tower or staying on her home
island or living a provincial life. She has a dream, and she keeps reaching for that dream against all the odds.
You may have heard the word “narcissism,” or NPD, a term describing a personality disorder. To be diagnosed with NPD, according to the American Psychiatric Association, someone must display at least five of the following behaviors over a period of time:
7 recommendations for venturing out alone
Whether you’re a lone wolf at heart or looking to broaden your sense of independence, traveling solo can be a richly empowering and satisfying experience.
Tips For Healthier Sleep
Sleep can sometimes feel like self-care that can wait or a reward you need to earn. However, the opposite is true. When it comes to your health, sleep is just as important as physical activity and nutrition.
WHILE TRAVELING WITH FRIENDS OR A ROMANTIC COMPANION CAN BE FUN, TRAVELING ALONE HAS UNIQUE ADVANTAGES, ESPECIALLY WHEN UNDERGOING LIFE- ALTERING EVENTS, LIKE A DIVORCE. WE ARE SURROUNDED BY NOISE AND DEMANDS AND GETTING AWAY ALONE ALLOWS US TO SEPARATE FROM OUR NOR- MAL ROUTINE AND FAMILIAR ENVIRONMENT, WHICH CAN OFTEN CLEAR OUR HEAD AND PROVIDE US WITH A FRESH PER- SPECTIVE. THERE ARE FIVE SIG- NIFICANT BENEFITS TO SETTING TIME ASIDE TO GET AWAY ALONE.
