Weekend Reading: Become a Better Person

Get outside. And when you've gotten all the fresh air and sunshine you can handle, here's your quick and dirty weekend reading list from around the web, guaranteed to make you a better human being.*

Become...

A more social person: At least at networking events, that bane of introverts' existence.

A fancier person: Or look like one, because only fancy people make pavlovas. 

A more accepting person: Stop the abuse. 

A more mindful person: Maybe you're tired or hungry or restless. Or avoiding. Cultivate curiosity for what you are experiencing. 

A more hopeful person: In all the mess, see also the goodness of people, the way they allow themselves to be cracked open for others. 

A tidier person: Perhaps the Universe is telling you to get on this like it seems to be telling me to.

*As I've said before, simply reading these articles probably won't make you a better person. But they're interesting, and anyway, I recommend seriously considering whether you're perfect already - just the way you are.

p.s. When Life is Hard


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Weekend Reading: Become a Better Person

Happy Friday, folks. I always think I've never needed Friday to arrive more than I did that week. And it's true once again. Hopefully I can be present to happiness this weekend so it doesn't whoosh by without my noticing! 

Here's your quick and dirty weekend reading list from around the web, guaranteed to make you a better human being.*

Become...

A well-spoken person: Good news. When you're talking about the interwebs, the dictionary (and John Green) say either pronunciation - Gif or Jif - is correct. 

A more satiated person: Make this chicken.  Not fancy, but the best chicken I've ever made.

A more caring person: Never say the wrong thing again. Comfort in. Dump out.  

A happier person: How could quotes from goats not make you happier?

A healthier person: If you have a desk job, it's time to take the plunge and look ridiculous sitting on a giant ball all day. 

A more appreciative person: Of your mama. And of the power of showing up for the people you love. 

*As I've said before, simply reading these articles probably won't make you a better person. But they're interesting, and anyway, I recommend seriously considering whether you're perfect already - just the way you are.

p.s. Cherry Chocolate (Green) Smoothie


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Weekend Reading: Become a Better Person

Here's your quick and dirty weekend reading list from around the web, guaranteed to make you a better human being.*

Become...

A more successful person: Sometimes over-communicating is right on point. Also, play nice. 

A more knowledgeable person: About sex. 

A softer person: Don't harden yourself to the world. Go ahead and have a thin skin. Let it change you.

A healthier  + happier person: Because you made and ate these zucchini chickpea fritters.

A wealthier person: Get smart about personal finance by adding these blogs to your daily reading list. 

A more aware person: Acknowledging our biases is the first step. 

*As I've said before, simply reading these articles probably won't make you a better person. But they're interesting, and anyway, I recommend seriously considering whether you're perfect already - just the way you are.

p.s. How to consign your clothes like a pro.

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Weekend Reading: Become a Better Person

Here's your quick and dirty weekend reading list from around the web, guaranteed to make you a better human being.*

Become...

A more loving person: Especially if you love a highly creative person.

A more joyful person: Find those areas of your life where you're hanging on to the wrong thing, the thing that feels like pain or apathy. Make a change. It might get harder before it gets better. But it will also be worth it. 

A dreamier person: As in, dreaming about the life you want. And then ACTING ON IT. Get a little help from these two folks. 

A healthier person: Get on the green smoothie train, but for the love of yumminess, don't start with celery. Try this one. 

A more alive person: Use the Fine Art of F@#k It. 

*As I've said before, simply reading these articles probably won't make you a better person. But they're interesting, and anyway, I recommend seriously considering whether you're perfect already - just the way you are.

p.s. Bringing back these pandas.


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Weekend Reading: Become a Better Person

Always with the striving. Promise me this weekend you'll take a moment to just sit. Not in front of the television, not with a book, not over a plate of spaghetti. For one minute. 60 seconds. Just sit. Breathe in. Breathe out. 

And then you can read these words. 

Become...

A more accepting person: You're probably already on this train, but Glennon's explanations of how Christianity and GLBT-acceptance go hand in hand are beautiful and eloquent. Read them. Maybe memorize sections to share later. 

A more vocal person: As in, Sing it, Sister (or Brother). Read this list of songs to sing in the shower for every occasion. Play them or make your own list. And then get naked and get in the shower and sing your guts out. Rinse and repeat.

A more confident person: Borrow some confidence. From yourself. 

An open person: Open to the grief, the confusion, the love, and the grace of this life. 

A more satiated person: This garlicky kale salad with roasted chickpeas is the stuff of my (healthy) dreams. Reminds me of this kale salad that always gets rave reviews at potlucks. (Did you see that? Two links for the price of one. You're welcome.)

A more more person: Remember this - you can be more than one thing.  


p.s. Remembering this when homeownership feels like such a hassle.


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Become a Better Person: Weekend Links

Here's your quick and dirty weekend reading list from around the web, guaranteed to make you a better human being.*

This weekend I'm granting you (and me) permission to be flawed and broken and wildly imperfect. You can read these awesome articles if you get tired of being so damn human.

Become...

A more creative person: Spoiler alert - Do You. Well, figure you out. And then do you.

A happier person (in the dating world): Some rules are made to be broken, but some might help you survive the single life.

A happier person (in any world): Start searching the #pygmygoats and #dwarfgoats hashtags on Instagram. Hours of delight (and procrastination).

An awe-filled person: Let yourself be amazed and touched and tickled by watching these little bald eagle babies do their thing (mostly sitting and looking around and eating).

A softer person: Blur the lines. Don't try to put grief in a box. It's won't be put.

A more informed person: The words we use matter.

*As I've said before, simply reading these articles probably won't make you a better person. But they're interesting, and anyway, I recommend seriously considering whether you're perfect already - just the way you are.

Become a Better Person: Weekend Reading List

A quick and dirty weekend reading list from around the web, guaranteed to make you a better human being.*


Become:

A Healthier Person: Eat delicious treats, but make them yourself with whole food ingredients.

A Smarter Person: Peruse these maps to get a better understanding of the history of immigration in the United States.

A More Empathetic Person: Consider the effect of the anti-vaccine movement on people with autism.

A Happier Person: Know that there is an elderly man in Australia knitting sweaters for penguins.

A More Productive Person: Take your lunch breaks!

A Kinder Person: Don't forget to show your friends you love them.



*I have no science to back up this claim. In truth, I suspect that becoming a better human being requires significant personal work away from your computer screen. Also, it's worth contemplating whether you're wonderful just the way you are.

p.s. Do you need this reminder to slow things down as much as I do?