I am a voracious reader and every week I come across either a book, online piece or website I want to share with others. I’ve decided to curate these gems and highlight them on Friday. I hope you find these faves as insightful as I do.
- Do you think anxiety is contagious? Oliver Burkeman explains in his piece in the Guardian.
- The title of this piece speaks for itself – So, Um, How Do You, Like, Stop Using Filler Words?
- What do you do when you aren’t motivated to write? Jeff Goins writes about What to Do When You Don’t Feel Motivated to Write
- Need some inspiration? Check out this story – A girl and her glitter-shooting prosthetic: ‘You can do anything’
What were your favorite reads this week?
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The anxiety one is a big one for me. That’s the first! I do think it CAN be contagious, but not necessarily. Going to read! Have a great weekend!
There is a certain truth to the anxiety essay. I’ve noticed I tend to feel more restless around people who exude anxious energy. Have a good weekend, Tamara.
Looking forward to reading these- thank you! Xo