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Between Me And The InkNotes on the Orphan ComplexHave you ever felt gaslit because you feel like an orphan even though you have a family and you can't explain why? It presents as a very deep feeling of aloneness and a persisting lack of love. I found out there's a word for it, and you're not alone!
2024-09-1607 minBetween Me And The InkNotes on why you're probably not as lonely as the headlines say.The loneliness pandemic? Okay, but does that apply to you? Me? I think not!
2024-07-2908 minBetween Me And The InkNotes on my accepted dependency on routinesRoutines might seem boring and predictable, but they are ideal for managing the parts of my life that are boring and need to be predictable. The benefits include building an astronomical level of self trust, and being able to get shit done with little to no friction!
2024-07-2311 minBetween Me And The InkNotes on Self Sabotage.Self sabotage can look like different things to different people. But at it's core, it's the same fear of failure driving us all.
2024-07-1519 minBetween Me And The InkNo notes, really.Tough times really are upon us. And asking you to thrive would be unrealistic. This is just a call to survive.
2024-07-0204 minBetween Me And The InkNotes on all the grief that you've blueticked lately.Sadness is perhaps one of the most engulfing emotions, and yet one of the easiest to postpone, or completely ignore. In this episode, I remind you that you're valid in all of the things that may have made you sad, and that you should grieve whenever grief comes knocking.
2024-06-2421 minBetween Me And The InkNotes on emotional regulation, and why we're all fucked until we do something about it.Emotional activation is such a common occurrence that it makes no sense why we were never actively taught how to self regulate. But it's not too late to learn, is it? I certainly think not.
2024-06-1716 minBetween Me And The InkNotes on goals, and the systems you need to achieve them.Setting goals is easy, but without a system, achieving them is near impossible.
2024-06-1307 minBetween Me And The InkNotes on Queer baiting in Nafsi and Volume....... and Nairobi Half LifeWhen a Kenyan producer decides to feature queerness in their show or film, you can almost always bet on mediocrity, at best, in the representation. And to be fair, it's always better than the homophobic 'jokes' we've had to accept for so many years as a deluded form of acknowledgement for the existence of queerness. But, we do deserve better, yes?
2024-06-0310 minBetween Me And The InkNotes on Lori Gottlieb's Maybe You Should Talk to SomeoneMaybe You Should Talk to Someone was a very insightful read that continues to bless my life, years after I first read it. In this episode, I summarized 8 lessons I got from it that stay timeless.
2024-05-2712 minBetween Me And The InkNotes on...twenty things that help to make my life a little easierSo, I made it to episode 20 and in true me fashion, I had to give myself, and you, a little treat. Here's my top twenty things that just make my life easier. And it's perhaps the easiest episode I've ever recorded, and I love that for us :-D
2024-05-2020 minBetween Me And The InkNotes on self doubtEveryone experiences self doubt. Some just know how to deal with it better than others. The good thing is that we always have the capacity to learn new skills and acquire new tools that can make us just as good as our favorite people, if not better.
2024-05-1310 minBetween Me And The InkNotes on how Game Theory can optimize your relationshipsGame Theory is not just for math nerds. In its simplest form, it can be an incredible framework for how you navigate your relationships for optimal outcomes both for you and the other person.
2024-05-0607 minBetween Me And The InkNotes on important habits for hacking adultingLife as an adult seems complicated, but there are basic ways to make it easier for yourself, if you want.....In this episode I share the top 5 habits that make adulting bearable for me.
2024-04-2906 minBetween Me And The InkNotes on Morgan Housel's The Psychology of MoneyFinancial literacy is in fact, complicated. But here's a few simple lessons to help you out. I hope you'll read the book though. It is very helpful in filling the gaps where our education system left you to figure things out the hard way.
2024-04-2210 minBetween Me And The InkNotes on maximizing Small TalkSmall talk doesn't have to be a painful experience, does it?
2024-04-1510 minBetween Me And The InkNotes on printed planners, and actually planning your dayBuying a printed planner is often a sign that you won't be planning your days. Or maybe that's just me. Don't buy them, unless.......
2024-04-0807 minBetween Me And The InkNotes on how we bastardized the egoLike most concepts, social media’s use of the word ego is non-committal at best. And I can say that about any concept, really so this is more about social media than it is about the ego, to be honest. So, let's talk about the ego....but briefly, coz I just had a really long day and you're busy!
2024-03-2508 min
Between Me And The InkNotes on BudgetingTimes are hard, but you don't have to be too hard on yourself in response. When optimized, a budget can actually allow you to continue living the soft life in hard times. I promise.
2024-03-1818 min
Between Me And The InkNotes on relationship dynamicsOn building the relationships that work for you, we look at relationship dynamics, what they are, what fucks them up, when to change them, and how to change them.
2024-03-1223 min
Between Me And The InkNotes on Attached: How to find or build relationships that work for you.Do you ever wish there was a cheat code for healthy, long lasting relationships? Well.....listen up.
2024-03-0407 min
Between Me And The InkNotes on why you need a third place (calling all the introverts)Have you ever felt like the world is getting lonelier by the day? Well, we live in the age of loneliness, and you need to find yourself a third place.....
2024-02-2610 min
Between Me And The InkNotes on the Cognitive Distortions that make life harder than it needs to be.Do you ever feel like someone is being ridiculous when responding to something? Or have you ever felt like you could have reacted better, after the fact? Well, we all have cognitive distortions that make us less objective in our daily experiences. I try to go through all the ones I know in this episode, with possible ways to deal with them when they come up, for you.
2024-02-1922 min
Between Me And The InkNotes on how to negotiate for your needs in any relationshipGhosting is ok if that's your thing, but you always have another option, should you want it. It's called negotiating. Let's talk about it, shall we? ❤️
2024-02-1215 min
Between Me And The InkNotes on Robin Sharma's Who Will Cry When You DieActionable takeaways from this very popular book.
2024-02-0513 min
Between Me And The InkNotes, on Crappy Days.In this episode, I share my survival guide for crappy days. We all have them, but we don't always have to let them win.
2024-01-2916 min
Between Me And The InkNotes, on self love and self care in these Femicidal times.This episode discusses the practice and value of real self care and self love at a critical time.
2024-01-2216 min
Between Me And The InkNotes, on journaling.In this episode, I give you my notes on journaling. Quick tips on how to start and stay consistent. Plus, a dive into why it's an important practice for your mental clarity and wellness.
2024-01-1618 min
Between Me And The InkNotes, on lessons to learn from Atomic HabitsIn this episode, I share my notes on lessons I've learnt from Atomic Habits, with a few actionable points that can change your life.
2024-01-0815 min
Between Me And The InkNotes, on how to do a quick Life AuditHappy 2024! In this episode, I acquaint myself with the mic as I share my notes on how to do a quick Life Audit that can propel you into the life you love.
2024-01-0111 min