The hottest Self-care Substack posts right now

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Can you write yourself right?

Your Midlife Matters with Alana Kirk, the Midlife Coach • 39 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-care Journaling Midlife Therapy Emotions
  1. In times of struggle, reaching out for help, therapy, and self-reflection can be key to rebuilding and reconnecting with oneself.
  2. Journaling, even if just a few words a day, is a powerful tool for self-discovery and processing emotions.
  3. Building a consistent journaling habit, whether morning, evening, or in moments of need, can transform your relationship with yourself and empower you to live authentically.

What miracle cures should we expect from cutting out seed oils?

Experimental Fat Loss • 134 implied HN points • 04 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Self-care Medical Research Mental health Physical health
  1. Cutting out seed oils can lead to improved skin health and reduced sunburn sensitivity.
  2. Seed oils can easily oxidize and negatively impact cell membranes, potentially causing health issues.
  3. The body can regenerate various cells impacted by seed oils within days to years, leading to potential health improvements over time.

Quiet Life, R.I.P.

Restoring Truth • 78 implied HN points • 15 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Rest Chaos Mental health Peace Self-care
  1. Modern life is filled with noise and busyness, making it hard to find peace and rest.
  2. Balancing hectic schedules, responsibilities, and constant distractions can lead to feelings of restlessness and chaos.
  3. Finding moments of quiet solitude and tuning into a calmer voice can help in managing the chaos and regaining sanity.
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💎 Friday Gems #10 (The RAT Test, A Good Night's Sleep, On Confidence)

Low Fidelity • 78 implied HN points • 10 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Sleep Confidence Mental health Self-care Personal Development
  1. Practice divergent and convergent thinking to solve problems effectively.
  2. Improve your sleep quality by following recommended tips like having a consistent routine and reducing screen time before bed.
  3. Building confidence involves practicing daily activities that challenge you, like taking cold showers.

Hippie CEO Life #64 - Find Time for Rest And Reflection

Hippie CEO Life • 78 implied HN points • 04 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Wellness Self-care Meditation Reflection
  1. Taking time for rest and reflection throughout the day is just as important as longer breaks
  2. Creating daily routines for morning meditation, mid-day walks, and afternoon mindfulness can help recharge and gain new perspectives
  3. Practicing daily rest and reflection can lead to new ideas and energy to finish the day strong

Space to do whatever, Part II

Tech and Tea • 230 implied HN points • 15 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-care Creativity Parenting Habits Well-being
  1. Creating space for creativity involves addressing foundational needs like rest, joy, and time for creation.
  2. Setting explicit schedules and boundaries can help carve out space for creativity, even within busy lifestyles.
  3. Understanding personal preferences for time of day for creativity, habits, and motivation is key to fostering a creative environment.

The moral urgency of a good study on cold showers and depression & anxiety

Philosophy bear • 64 implied HN points • 14 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Alternative Medicine Research Well-being Self-care
  1. A good study on the potential benefits of cold showers for mood disorders like depression and anxiety is urgently needed.
  2. Previous studies have shown promising results, but a comprehensive study is still lacking, presenting an opportunity for significant positive impact.
  3. Running a study on the effects of cold showers could be a low-cost initiative that may potentially help millions suffering from mood disorders.

Introducing "Energy"

Ben’s Blog 🏉 🧠🧑‍💻 • 32 implied HN points • 15 Oct 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Well-being Personal Growth Life Coaching Self-care
  1. The blog is now focused on energy because it's essential for overcoming challenges and improving mental health. Everyone should understand how to improve their energy levels.
  2. The author acknowledges they've been hesitant to write about energy due to fears of being misunderstood and wanting attention. Now they've decided to be more honest about what truly matters to them.
  3. It's important to change how we think about well-being, as energy levels impact how we feel. We need to talk about this openly to help ourselves and others.

Bite-Sized Self-Care Challenge Day Six

QUALITY BOSS • 39 implied HN points • 06 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-care Mindfulness Stress Relief Personal Growth
  1. Mindfulness helps us be more aware of our thoughts and feelings without judging them. It can make our daily lives feel less stressful and more peaceful.
  2. You don't need a special place or time to practice mindfulness. Just focus on your breath or what you're doing in the moment for a few minutes.
  3. Using techniques like visualizing thoughts as clouds can help us acknowledge and then let go of distractions. This practice can lead to a clearer mind and improved well-being.

Unwinable Situations

Ways of Working • 58 implied HN points • 21 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Relationships Personal Growth Work-life balance Self-care
  1. Don't stay in a job you hate, even if it pays well. It can lead to unhappiness and conflict with your values.
  2. Avoid investing in one-sided relationships. Trying to change someone who doesn't reciprocate will lead to resentment.
  3. Accept technological advancements instead of trying to stop them. Embrace change and find your own path within it.

How To Ruin a Massage in 22 Carefully Plotted Steps

The Reclamation Era • 59 implied HN points • 09 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-care Mental health Parenting Personal narrative
  1. Many people struggle to fully enjoy self-care activities, like massages, because their minds are racing with thoughts. Instead of relaxing, they often find themselves worrying about the time left and what comes next.
  2. Using distractions, like thinking about past experiences or future pleasures, can prevent someone from truly being present during enjoyable moments. This makes it harder to savor the experience.
  3. Finding ways to manage anxious thoughts can help people enjoy self-care more. For example, recognizing that it's okay to let thoughts come and go can improve relaxation.

Predictive Paradigm: Inner Shaolin (pt. II)

10-year Horizon • 39 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-care Physical health
  1. The author shares a new approach to managing tension in the body, called Inner Move #21.
  2. Inner Move #21 involves acknowledging and accepting tension, separating it from reactions, and recognizing it as a primitive predictive system.
  3. By reassuring the primal system of tension and building alliances within oneself, one can ease tension and create pathways for communication within the body.

Befriending Stress

10x your mind • 59 implied HN points • 29 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Stress management Physical health Self-care
  1. Stress can be reframed as a challenge rather than a threat, similar to how a lion perceives the chase differently from a gazelle.
  2. Accepting and acknowledging stress can prepare the mind to tackle it effectively and find solutions.
  3. Focus on what you can control when addressing stress, taking action on the most impactful steps within your reach.

Boosting productivity with the FUI framework

10x your mind • 59 implied HN points • 20 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Productivity Mindfulness Self-care Time management Motivation
  1. Boost productivity with the FUI framework by creating a table with columns 'What', 'Why', 'F', 'U', and 'I' to prioritize tasks.
  2. Focus on tasks that are feasible, urgent, and important (FUI) to achieve maximum productivity.
  3. Take breaks, stay hydrated, and celebrate accomplishments to maintain motivation and productivity throughout the day.

Six months from now

10x your mind • 99 implied HN points • 24 Nov 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-care Personal Growth Wellness Tips Healthy Habits
  1. Stretching yourself can have both positive and negative consequences, so it's important to be mindful of when it's beneficial or harmful.
  2. Building a line of communication with your future self, particularly the one six months from now, can help you make better decisions today.
  3. Consider using platforms like futurme.org to write letters to your future self, as it can provide valuable insights and help you gauge the impact of your current actions.

My Favorite Kind of Therapy

The Reclamation Era • 59 implied HN points • 15 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-care Coping Strategies
  1. Therapy can really help people understand themselves better and improve their relationships. Many different kinds of therapy exist, and it's important to find the right fit for you.
  2. Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, often called 'parts work,' can be life-changing. It's about understanding the different parts of ourselves and how they influence our thoughts and feelings.
  3. Everyone can benefit from therapy at some point in their lives. It's a way to gain self-awareness and cope with life's challenges effectively.

The Math of Burnout

The Radar • 19 implied HN points • 25 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Work-life balance Corporate culture Self-care
  1. Burnout is normalized in the contemporary work environment causing adverse health consequences and professional crises.
  2. The root cause of burnout is severe, persistent task saturation and excessive workload, leading individuals to fall further behind and eventually break down.
  3. Fixing burnout requires controlling individual worker investment of time and effort by measuring workload and ensuring it fits within available time.

Synthesizing Introspection: The AI Mediated Self

Cybernetic Forests • 99 implied HN points • 04 Dec 22
🕹 Technology AI Ethics Self-care Artificial Intelligence Data Analysis
  1. The challenge of using AI for introspection is knowing what you are really asking and understanding the limitations of the technology.
  2. Conversing with AI to simulate interactions with younger versions of oneself may not provide personalized or beneficial insights.
  3. Relying on AI for deep introspection or personal growth may present risks of misunderstanding, projection, and avoidance of true self-care.

Everyone’s watching me 😳 — Spotlight effect

10x your mind • 139 implied HN points • 14 Jul 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-Improvement Psychology Personal Growth Self-care
  1. The spotlight effect makes us believe others are paying more attention to us than they actually are. People are generally focused on themselves rather than scrutinizing every detail about us.
  2. We have an egocentric bias that leads us to think others care more about our actions than they actually do. Most people are too focused on their own insecurities to notice ours.
  3. Free yourself from the spotlight effect by being aware that people don't judge us as much as we think. Embrace being unapologetically yourself and pursue your goals without worrying about others' opinions.

self-forgiveness

Midnight Musings • 79 implied HN points • 22 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Personal Growth Self-care Emotional Wellbeing Resilience
  1. Self-forgiveness is a journey of letting go of past mistakes and regrets. It's important to understand that your past doesn't define who you are today.
  2. Facing pain and vulnerability can lead to personal growth. Instead of letting tough experiences break you, use them as opportunities to learn and become stronger.
  3. Taking small steps towards improvement matters more than dwelling on past failures. Each step forward is a chance to shape your future and focus on becoming a better version of yourself.

On why the advice "if you want to leave a meeting, just start getting up" works

Defender’s corner • 19 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-care Work-life balance Personal Development Productivity
  1. The advice of getting up to leave a meeting without a specific excuse works by lowering your standard of what is an acceptable reason to leave.
  2. Deadlines function similarly, not creating work out of nowhere but pushing you to start and improve upon what you have.
  3. You can train your subconscious filter by consciously evaluating excuses and adjusting your automatic labeling of ideas, leading to better decision-making and creativity.

A Materialist's Guide for How to Listen to Your Body (PLACEHOLDER)

Defender’s corner • 19 implied HN points • 14 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-care Body awareness Mind-Body Connection Placebo effect Emotional Intelligence
  1. Listening to your body involves more than just your rational mind; your body needs to be convinced too.
  2. There is clinical proof that placebos can work even when you know they are placebos, showing the mind-body connection.
  3. Pay attention to your initial bodily reactions to things before your thoughts, and learn not to override your body's signals.

How you work is how you eat

10x your mind • 59 implied HN points • 16 Feb 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Mental health Physical health Wellbeing Self-care
  1. The type of food you crave after a task reflects how enjoyable or boring the task was - more boring tasks lead to craving unhealthy foods.
  2. Mental energy is vital for self-control and decision-making, and the brain consumes significant energy, influencing food choices.
  3. Engaging in interesting and challenging work situations can lead to a 'flow' state where creativity and productivity thrive without the need for self-control.