046 | #ANEWWITHTHEHUE
A bi-weekly Saturday listicle on life, wellness, and everything in between.
Do you want to know what happens when a comedian sits with a psychotherapist? Listen to Sex, Comedy, and Context: A Live Conversation with Trevor Noah on Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel for a hilarious candid chat on the state of modern interactions. As a fan of Trever Noah, I couldn’t resist a listen but I am walking away with lessons I didn’t know I needed on life and the state of modern-day social interactions.
Snacksize 8: How Gratitude Helps You Age Better on The Doctor’s Kitchen Podcast is a convenient bite-size conversation that will blow your mind if you aren’t yet familiar with the power of the mind and how it can influence not only your perspective but with how your genes express too. Listen to also learn about how gratitude is more than just an attitude.
What if I told you that decision-making is a skill you can improve on? Annie Duke, former World Poker Champion and Cognitive Psychology PhD dropout, wrote a book “How to Decide” to relieve you of the mysteries around effective decision-making. The 20 Minute Books - How to Decide - Book Summary, is an eloquent bite-size podcast episode on the key takeaways you can benefit from.
If you need a reminder of why productivity and achievements aren’t all of what life is all about, This Moment Is Your Life” is an excellent reflection by Nat Eliason. His annual birthday remarks not only highlight a personal milestone but are worthy reflections on life in general. He articulates his contemplations about what makes life worth living and the value of the everyday, which might inspire you to realign your priorities. As he says, life is about the moments in between versus only living for the “bookmarks,” because the truth is “This Moment Is Your Life”—and the only moment you’ll ever know.
“It Isn’t About the Length of a Life…” are words that’ll help you snap back to reality. I admit, this title caught me off guard because, in the relentless pursuit of ageing well, I forgot a simple truth: that life is more about the enjoyment and balance of living in the moment versus the actual length of life, which remains uncertain. You will never know when your last day will be. In other words, quality over quantity because “we overlook that one of the things which makes life worth living is that we are not continually terrified of its end.” Read the full article at theschooloflife.com.
Perhaps this is not the usual obsession feature, but I am obsessed. It’s no secret that Instagram is addictive; and like any addiction, it will, despite your best efforts, get the best of you. Your willpower doesn’t stand a chance against its clever design.
I recently added the Time Limit feature onto my Instagram to 1 hour a day— and I am grateful for how it has saved me hours of wasted minutes of distracted doom-scrolling! While I, like most humans, want to believe I am good enough to resist these temptations, I am not too proud to admit that I am not immune to these apps hijacking my habitual brain.
Though, I know what you’re thinking! Isn’t it more of a concern that I have to add these safeguards to help me stop using the product? Yes— but that’s a topic to explore another day ;)!
Maryallé is an Indonesian luxury brand that’s taking over the world. With their innovative designs the founder and CEO, Michel Maryam, is making every look a statement. The brand is an innovative brand sharing a new vision for the modern woman and the fashionista in you.
Sonder Lab is a curated marketplace that’s turning heads because of its unique curation of global brands— and I can’t get enough of it. From experimental fashion to garments and designs on the cutting edge, you’ll notice its one-of-a-kind point of view from first sight. From men’s to women’s fashion alike, the expressive creative in you won’t be dissapointed.
Did you know that dark chocolate is known to elevate your moods? The next time you’re feeling a little low or find yourself overwhelmed by a stressful moment, reach for a bite of quality dark chocolate to relieve yourself of that tension.
Dark chocolate is rich in flavanols, which regulate cell activity within your body that helps to fight off free radicals, or more simply, are components that help your body’s systems to function more efficiently. So don’t fret, have a bite of chocolate instead.
This week I’ve been listening to a lot of melodic electronic music and no one does it better than Anjnadeep. Sit back, relax, and let yourself float into the celestial ambient sounds of Chill with Anjuna's Spotify playlist. Enjoy!
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