Reinvention by Way of Habits
It’s about ten-thirty on a Monday morning and I’m sitting at the kitchen table with my old laptop. I’ve got my headphones on and I’m
Category: Topical
Reestablishing Routine
For several months after I began my new job earlier this year, I established a very fruitful structure to my day, a habitual pattern of
Discarding Socks and Suits Alike
This morning, I put about ten pairs of socks in the trash. These were all still in OK shape, but filled a role for which I no longer have any use. Since changing jobs, I no longer have any need to dress in a business casual style, so a sizeable chunk of my wardrobe has sat untouched for months.
Chaos Internal and External: The Comorbidity of Clutter and Depression
Clutter has always been a part of my life, but it took on a sinister aspect as an adult when I first experienced depression. I discovered they fed into each other.
Flossing, Meditating, and Calisthenics
Every evening at 22:00, I receive a reminder to go over my day in my habit-tracking app. It’s a good day when I can check
Starting the Second Act
When the total disaster that seems imminent never materializes, you take note. You naturally rejoice, but if you’re of the right mind, you immediately set