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The Fidget Cube and 5 Ancient Ways to Goof Around in a Relaxing Way
A lunchtime discussion with my coworkers about the Fidget Cube (which is kicking ass on Kickstarter) and the role of fidgeting in stress & anxiety.
Together we discussed these methods — most of which have been around for centuries — that help with busy hands, busy minds.
Also, just updated! Now includes photos and videos of the fidget cube in action.
Recommended Reading List for Anxiety Newbies
The top 5 books that are helpful for dealing with anxiety. I've referred to this list before, but this is the first time it's available as a stand-alone post.
Books are listed in order of preference (tho they are all great), and broken down by usefulness.
How I Used Google My Maps to Help Me Connect with Other Overthinkers
I'm creating these step-by-step directions for other people who may want to help me add lighthouses in the Google My Maps Lighthouse Map in the future. This is a true grassroots effort!
Bonus: You'll also learn how Google My Maps works!
Upping My Air Traffic Controller Game
It’s a hell of a lot easier to focus on the needs of others from the comfortable perch of my meditation pillow than in the middle of the chaos of daily life. When the airplanes of my own thoughts are taking off alongside everyone else’s, air traffic control can become an issue.
Goodbye, Chronic Migraine?!?
I’m afraid to say it. I’m afraid if I say out loud that I’ve found my “cure” – however incomplete, however temporary it may be – I’ll jinx it. Cross my fingers, knock on wood, throw salt over my shoulder, whatever it takes, but … for today, migraines are not the boss of me.
Use This Word 3 Times Today
I learn something new every day from the good people of the Beautiful Voyager Slack channel.
Today’s learning was a word. It was so good, I had to create this little illustrated definition to share it. Cwtch is a word I definitely want to start incorporating into my vocabulary. It's just too good.
How Thinking Can Be Like Moonwalking
Something my husband said sparked the insight.
It happened in the middle of a difficult conversation. Not a fight. More of a How-do-I-make-you-understand-me talk. I was stuck, fixating on the details of how one thought led to another. Then suddenly, something he said unstuck me.
"Remember the story Forever Overhead by David Foster Wallace?" he asked. "Remember how the whole thing took place in just two minutes?"
Anxiety and People Pleasing
I'll go out of my way to make sure that the people close to me—particularly boyfriends, best friends, and bosses—are happy with me. It's like seeking approval, but as it's the daily baseline, it's really making sure the status quo is intact.