Fundraiser for Ukraine

Life feels pretty chaotic right now for many people.    It's not just the war in Ukraine or Covid. The world these days seems too fast-paced and full of rage. You might feel...afraid to say anything online (or IRL)so overwhelmed by all you want to do, you don't do anythingparalyzed and frustrated by your perfectionist procrastination
 These are all totally normal thoughts and feelings. And you don't have to stay stuck here. 
 In  the Calm the Chaos audio course I created for you, I blend Stoic wisdom with modern psychology to help you:  feel less anxious in your mind and bodybe more present for friends and family – and yourselflive with more intention and less regretstop worrying what others think
All course profits made between now and May 28 will go to Nova Ukraine, an organization providing humanitarian aid to Ukrainian refugees.

 Go to sarahmikutel.com/calmthechaos to access the audio course via donation today. Once again, donations must be made by May 28. Thank you 

Calm the Chaos

A podcast about how to live the good life through Stoicism, personal development, and cultural exploration. Host Sarah Mikutel is an American expat in England who's here to help you make the most of your brief time on Earth. Memento mori. It’s time to make every moment matter.

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