THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS:
The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos, Sight and Sound: How to Joyfully Awaken Your Senses explores the joy and relevance of awakening your senses to help you stay present in the everyday. With a two-part conversation, that’ll also cover Smell, Taste, and Touch: How to Joyfully Awaken Your Senses.
Maybe you’re not where and who you want to be, but psychotherapist Dr. Sara Kubric also known as the Millennial Therapist is dishing out refreshing perspectives on common contemplations we all reflect on.
Virtruvi essential oils will tease your imagination to different places.
The Happiness Lab with Dr Laurie Santos, Sight and Sound: How to Joyfully Awaken Your Senses explores the joy of awakening your senses and staying present in life, from sight and sound to smell, taste, and touch, learn how to appreciate the simple moments in front of you by channelling a gratitude practice through your senses. Avoid letting everyday moments pass you by, by indulging in a two-part conversation. Where Smell, Taste, and Touch: How to Joyfully Awaken Your Senses invites you to become more intentional about how you notice your five essential senses. Tune in to intriguing insights on how to stay present through your senses and embrace the immense purpose each contains.
Dr. Sara Kubric, also known as the Millennial Therapist, brings a refreshing perspective to modern-day challenges through her insightful and practical advice column on Subtack. With easy-to-read and straight-to-the-point wisdom, she offers valuable reminders, on embracing change and reevaluating your perspective by reflecting on how Maybe you’re not where and who you want to be. Dive into her column for quick reads that provide positive nudges of reframing amidst the chaos in our lives, by also giving yourself permission to change your mind, while you consider her wise advice along the way.
Virtruvi offers essential oils that will tease your imagination and may fast become an indispensable part of your self-care routine. With a wide range of blends to choose from, you’ll find the perfect scent for relaxation and rejuvenation. As scent is one of the most powerful senses that can impact our moods and is the driver of our ability to taste, choosing from their luxurious diffuser scents will be the perfect accompaniment to any moment at home– alone, or with friends. Dusk is the choice for nights of rest and relaxation, while Moonbeam is the fresh bokay of Spring flowers, without the mess of real blooms. Providing you with that added sensorial element to appreciate your sense, their aromas are worth the spend.
Paulus Hutabarat's distinct illustrations continue to evolve as he fearlessly explores new artistic territories. His work is characterized by his distinct blocky shapes, bold lines, and striking contrast, which create a visual style bridging the gap between street art, illustration, and animated films reminiscent of Disney’s Pixar. Despite the influences, his drawings possess a flavor all their own, excluding soul and emotion through the expressive faces of his characters. If you appreciate sharp lines and captivating graphics, Paul is an artist worth peaking.
Ditch sugary sports drinks and choose natural sources of electrolytes instead to replenish your body. Coconut water, avocados, spinach, kale, strawberries, and bananas are some of the easily accessible sources of electrolytes that are excellent options for you to nourish yourself with. A general rule of thumb on nutrition is always prioritise natural sources and eliminate processed foods whenever possible, so you and your loved ones can take advantage of the richness of nutrients that nature has to offer.
“Not everyone is going to understand you” and “You don’t have to convince everybody.”
I’m captivated by entrepreneurial stories, each one often offers a captivating journey of downs and triumphs. Whether attributed to timing, luck, or sheer resilience, every tale shares a common thread– the greatest of entrepreneurs often faced skepticism from others who deemed their ideas crazy or unwise.
If you aspire of forging your path, then embracing the road less traveled is the only way forward. To live beyond what’s expected means to accept that not everyone will understand you or approve of your vision– it’s never your responsibility to convince them. Your job is to trust your instinct, move forward with confidence and conviction, and manifest the life you’ve always dreamed of.
You will yearn for acceptance and fear rejection, but those feelings will only keep you, hostage, if you choose to accept them. Quest external voices, connect with your authentic self, and discover the truth in your creative force and you will create space for you to express your ultimate uniqueness in extraordinary ways.
This is a reminder to myself and all of you reading this today, to have faith in you.
Immerse yourself in the uplifting and mesmerizing melodies of Slow Paces, a curated playlist that captures the essence of this week’s mood. Whether you seek ambient bliss or anamorphic sounds, this collection will transport you to a realm of paced serenity. If electronic bliss isn’t your mood this week, explore my Spotify page for a diverse range of playlists and genres tailored to your every listening needs. Let the power of music keep you company this week.
Write about the last time you felt conviction about an important decision that someone else strongly opposed. What was that decision? Did you decide to listen to yourself or someone else? Why or why do you think that person was so convinced otherwise? How would you have done things differently?
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