When Rest Feels Wrong: The Productivity Trap

There’s a certain type of person you might know. Or maybe you are that person. Always moving. Always producing. Always checking something off the list. From the outside, it looks like you’re thriving. But on the inside, it can feel like you’re barely holding it together. While listening to The Model Health Show podcast today with Dr. Judith Joseph, I was struck by her description of high-functioning depression. It’s not the version you usually picture. It’s not someone who stays in bed all day or can’t go to work. It’s someone who shows up every day and gets things done, … Continue reading When Rest Feels Wrong: The Productivity Trap

Book Nook: A Handbook For New Stoics, by Massimo Pigliucci & Gregory Lopez

Blurb A pragmatic philosophy more popular than ever – here are 52 ancient lessons to help you overcome adversity and find tranquility in the modern world. An ancient belief system made new, Stoicism teaches us how to accept the things we cannot change and how to live a good life. It helps us improve our outlook, increase our well-being, and thrive in the face of adversity. But how does one live like a Stoic? In A Handbook for New Stoics, renowned philosopher Massimo Pigliucci and practitioner Gregory Lopez guide listeners through 52 weekly lessons, each based on a common obstacle. Stressing … Continue reading Book Nook: A Handbook For New Stoics, by Massimo Pigliucci & Gregory Lopez