#BreakThings: Into the Darkness
01.27.21
I leave for work when it’s dark. I come home from work when it’s dark. And even though I love my job, it’s a bit depleting to exist in darkness.
As a person with depression and anxiety issues, I’ve learned that my mental health has to be top of mind. I have to ask myself question like: Can I work these extra hours? Can I write my blog tonight, or do I need to sleep? How do I resolve this conflict in a way that doesn’t raise my blood pressure?
And it is so much easier to slide away from a healthy place when you don’t see the sun at any point during the day. So counteracting the impacts of winter weather and seasonal depression becomes another consideration.
This desktop light from Verilux helps me get a little fake sun if I develop some seasonal malaise on dreary days. I cannot recommend it enough. Even if you just struggle with your productivity during the winter time, this light can help.
This article from Bustle discusses the concept of “space” in relationships. While every couple has an ideal amount of space, some amounts fall outside the bell curve. The article specifically discusses how to create more space or build more togetherness based on your individual needs.
I will not attempt to describe what is happening with the stock market right now — specifically GameStop, AMC, and Lumen stock — but I will let The Verge explain it to you. Because when a stock price rises 1,000% in just a few days, and then days it again a few days later, that’s not usual.
The article is a fascinating look at an issue many investors never anticipated. Some consider this the democratization of the stock market, others consider it a dangerous balloon that’s ready to pop.
I pulled some simple, pretty necklaces for wearing with blouses on Zoom or to find a new daily driver. This Banana Republic necklace with an Emerald-colored stone is my favorite, but there are seven more necklaces that are worth your time. Because who doesn’t love a pretty little bauble to brighten up your outfit (esp. a bauble under-$50)?
My roommate (yes, we have roomies during the session) turned me onto this My Dad Wrote a Porno podcast. It’s out of Britain, and while I’ve only listened to a little bit, it truly makes me laugh.
The premise is simple: You find out your Dad wrote a bad romance novel that verges on soft-core pornography, so you decide to read it to your friends on a podcast. It’s light. It’s fun. It’s a nice break on heavy days.
Most furniture-related DIYs are underwhelming. This nightstand DIY from Domino is phenomenal. I am tempted to recreate it myself, even if my fingers will probably bleed from all the weaving.
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