Let's catch up

It’s really important that we remember why we do the things we do. I’m reminding myself that this Substack is a container for my joy, curiosity, and, more importantly, freedom of expression.

It’s very tempting, when you’re making content, to feel like you have to be extremely consistent. You end up putting yourself on a hamster wheel.

I’ve felt a little pressure because I’ve been posting every week for most of the year. Sometimes it comes easily, and I have something to say. Sometimes I wonder if I don’t, if anything will come by Saturday. A lot of the time, something does come to me on Saturday morning. This time, I’m not convinced it will.

I’ve found that if I force myself to post a new thought, I’d be giving in to the very content hamster wheel I’d rather not be on.

So this week, I’ll be resharing some older articles, giving you a few recommendations, and perhaps offering a welcome breather. Instead of another constant stream of something new to consume, maybe, as we begin the second half of the year, we can use this week to catch up and breathe a little.

I really appreciate everyone who’s been reading along. It means a lot to me.

Here are some articles I really loved writing. Maybe you’ll find one you missed, or one that’s worth revisiting:

For those outside on the beach

For those who need to have a difficult conversation

For those who need a new tool for thinking through your situations

For the divas who forgot to take their meds

For those exploring more of themselves