Sometimes, the experience of being a woman in the world can only be understood by other women. For those situations, women have increasingly been turning to formalized women’s circles for spiritual connection, kinship, and support. In this post, we’ll cover five important things you should know about women’s circles.
Read MoreWe’ve recently been reading Georgetown computer science professor Cal Newport’s latest book, Digital Minimalism, and reassessing (yet again) our relationships with our phones, laptops, and apps. More mindful use of our technology will give us time and mental bandwidth for achieving the other goals we’ve set for ourselves, whether that’s creating a new habit, breaking a bad one, or something else. Read on for ideas about how to engage more mindfully with your technology.
Read MoreSometimes, the best accountability comes from a friend, but sometimes it’s from somebody else: a support group member, a therapist or coach, or even, sometimes, a stranger. That’s because accountability isn’t a one-size-fits-all sort of thing.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever gotten a full night’s sleep and still felt tired, you might be craving a different kind of rest. Here’s an exploration of seven different kinds of rest to help you feel rejuvenated.
Read MoreThe majority of us need at least some level of physical contact on a regular basis. This non-romantic contact that people have with each other is what researchers call “social touch.” Learn why it’s so important here.
Read MoreBoredom is an important tool for helping your brain function well. In this installment of Recommended Reading, here are some of our favorite resources for how to be bored in a way that encourages creativity, fosters curiosity, and nourishes you.
Read MoreWe’ve joined the Social Wellness Collective, an organization devoted to fostering exactly the kinds of healthy relationships that we think are so important for supporting wellbeing and community. Learn more in today’s blog update.
Read MoreWe’re big believers in boundaries here at Myrth. That’s why, in this installment of our regular Recommended Reading series, we’re talking about how to say no.
Read MoreThe act of setting boundaries is about fostering healthy relationships: relationships with yourself and with people around you. We’re here today with a broad overview of setting and enforcing healthy boundaries.
Read MoreLoneliness has reached epidemic proportions in much of the world, and it’s only getting worse. In this installment of Recommended Reading, we cover the effects of that loneliness, tips for building new connections, and ways to rebuild old ones.
Read MoreThis week in our Recommended Reading series, we’re exploring how boundaries and rules can help make our lives easier, more productive, and even--dare we say it?--freer.
Read MoreHere at Myrth, we think boundaries give you freedom. Join us as we explore how rules can, paradoxically, set you free by eliminating distractions and wasted effort.
Read MoreMen’s circles, with their focus on openness and vulnerability, seem to fly in the face of some ideas of masculinity. It makes some people ask whether men’s groups can be a real thing. We think they’re wrong, and here’s why.
Read MoreGrowing, learning, and improving is a constant process, and we know that if we want to do it successfully, we need to show up with our full, authentic selves. Addressing the underlying problems that lead to bad behavior requires that we take stock of our fears, motivations, biases, and interests.
But what happens when you feel like you can’t be your true self?
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