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This vid popped up on the sidebar of an NBA dunks highlight video and changed my life. Seriously
The premise of the lecture is that we can learn to provide ourselves with the compassion we want from other people to alleviate shame. There is a great exercise at the end that teaches you how to identify the physiological signs of shame which I have already found super helpful in stopping myself from spiralling into shame before it happens.
I have felt so weird going through my regular life feeling like a different person after watching this and not knowing how to express that to people. I've made progress in deconstructing shame in the past few years but it never clicked until I saw this. I hope it helps someone else the way it helped me
Apr 15, 2024
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The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown. Its short and active and effective
agree with the others for Meditation
i do a support group that I find tremendously helpful
A big switch came for me when I started changing my thinking from "once i do enough X work or X activities or X skills, then surely i will feel better about myself" towards just trying to be aight with myself right now, accepting that im Good Enough right now. ive been working on all this for years now, and its gotten considerably better! wishing u well! if u ever want to share more feel free to reach out
Apr 9, 2024
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over the last 4 months I’ve been going through my own mindfulness journey to combat my anxiety/ trauma. And it’s been great! I would totally recommend apps like headspace or therapy that allows you to feel a level of self-compassion. But you can start by just making silly stupid jokes to yourself, and acknowledging/laughing if they are funny.Also, I just saw someone on here say that things like taking a shower they turn into “a glamorizing spell”, which I thought was pretty whimsical!
I hope this helps and hope you have a great journey in identifying your ✨Whimsy✨
May 29, 2025
Watched a video by the YouTube channel ‘American School of Hypnosis” recently that talked about the profound effects of giving yourself a compliment every time you see your reflection.
May 25, 2025
Top Recs from @biff_smidgeon
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I always bring a kite to picnics. My go to is the Prism Bora - it's a great flier and folds up small enough to fit in a fanny pack. There's something magic about flying a kite that reconnects you with nature and it feels special to share that with friends
Apr 15, 2024
My everyday recipe is by Preppy Kitchen. If I have time I like to brown the butter first. The biggest tip though is to let the cookie dough sit in the fridge overnight before baking. I know that sounds impossible but there is science behind it and the difference is huge. Here's Kenji Lopez from the Food Lab's explanation on why:
"An overnight rest allows enzymes to break down large carbohydrates, enhancing the caramelization and browning process the next day to help the cookies develop deeper flavor."
Godspeed good luck on the cookies 🫡
Apr 15, 2024
my sister's recipe. These are the perfect after lunch / mid day snack. Hits the sweet tooth but keeps you full because they have some fiber and protein. I like to sub some protein powder for hot cocoa mix.
Apr 15, 2024