Lost in Plain Sight

(Light Bite) This week, we reflect on connecting with those from our pasts after years apart and how that sparked an encounter with my younger self. Drawing on the concept of “inner child work,” we explore how our emotional triggers may be holding us back. I invite you to revisit your past selves with compassion—and discover how far you've really come by understanding who you used to be.

(Light Bite) Everyone says you should be happy, yet sometimes it can be difficult to acknowledge the great achievements in your life. This week, we dive into why we must recognize our accomplishments and make space for the reflection and reward of them.

Read More:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/invisible-bruises/202410/30-ways-to-celebrate-yourself-this-month

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/motivation

https://sequoiamd.com/internal-vs-external-validation/#:~:text=Internal%20validation%20is%20the%20process,of%20seeking%20excessive%20external%20validation.

https://fullfocus.co/downside-of-driven/

https://www.calmwaterspllc.com/thenotsosecretanxietydiary/2023/5/1/take-time-to-celebrate-your-wins

(Deep Dive) This episode explores how our perception of someone—or something—can shift entirely when new information comes to light. From discovering a friend’s unexpected feelings to getting struck by an idea that alters your beliefs, we talk about how these moments challenge your assumptions and force you to reconsider what you thought you knew. Plus, we dive into the electric charge of entrepreneurial ideas—the ones that won’t leave you alone until you bring them to life.

(Light Bite) I wish that my career counselor had told me that where I move matters as much for my life as what I do.

Finding friends, future spouses, balancing activities, cost of living, a doctor, or affording an apartment long-term can all come down to where you accept your next job offer.

In this week’s episode, we break down what you should consider before your next move and how to be strategic during your in-betweens.

(Deep Dive) In “Your Mind’s Anti-Aging Cream”, we explore how our diminishing attention spans actually are causing us to experience symptoms which are being called digital dementia. Living constantly online has warped how our generation experiences time, memory and is related to a phenomenon called frenetic stand still, where we don’t feel like our lives are changing. Our centers of novelty are shut off. However, not all is lost! In this episode, we also find seven new ways to keep our minds healthy and feel like ourselves again!

Read More!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DG3aODKx5jP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 

https://www.neurocenternj.com/blog/digital-dementia-how-screens-and-digital-devices-impact-memory/#:~:text=The%20rapid%20advancement%20of%20technology,interaction%20and%20increased%20social%20isolation. 

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9436362/ 

https://www.orlandohealth.com/content-hub/how-stress-increases-dementia-risk#:~:text=Stress%20is%20linked%20to%20health,stress%20has%20on%20your%20brain. 

https://medium.com/@rashi.bilash/neuroscience-and-convenience-how-our-brain-prefers-easy-over-effort-748a80337ece 

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/brain-health-tips/art-20555198

https://www.neuroscienceof.com/human-nature-blog/time-psychology-perception-media-novelty

https://www.neuroscienceof.com/human-nature-blog/psychology-tiktok-memory-interference-social-media#:~:text=here%2C%20and-,part%202%20here,-.

https://www.neuroscienceof.com/human-nature-blog/psychology-tiktok-memory-interference-social-media

(Light Bite) So… what does it actually mean to fully participate in your life?

Like, if you work 40 hours a week doing stuff you didn’t choose… are you living or just kind of… existing? But… if you never risk being embarrassed, are you even showing up for your own life? Embarrassment means you tried. That you cared. That you showed up.

Read More:

https://www.carolinezwickson.com/blog-list/2024/2/7/what-does-it-mean-to-fully-participate-in-your-life  

https://justinthomasmiller.com/how-to-actively-participate-in-your-life-and-turn-big-challenges-into-big-success/  

(Deep Dive) How does the quiet rise in spending as income grows will trap you in unsustainable habits? From luxury apartments, status symbols to financial freedom, we explore how true wealth may lie in restraint, offline living, and conscious spending. 

Read More!

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/l/lifestyle-creep.asp 

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/01/money-coach-shares-financial-mistakes-to-avoid-in-your-20s.html 
The Millionaire Fastlane by M. J. Demarco

(Light Bite) Have you been feeling stuck in a whirlwind of news? Whether it is artificial intelligence or a self-comparison scroll on social media, it can be easy to feel like the world is moving on without you. This week, we explore existentialism and find one answer to this question of why we perceive ourselves to be so powerless in the face of these changes. (Hint... You may have a lot more control than you think!

Read More:

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/jul/19/doomscrolling-linked-to-existential-anxiety-distrust-suspicion-and-despair-study-finds

(Deep Dive) When you’re feeling lost, so many people tellyou that the quick and easy solution is to just “go back to school”. This week, I graduated with a master’s degree from Georgetown University and unpack the truths, misconceptions and realities of returning to school in your 20s andbeyond!

https://acu.edu/2023/10/24/credentials-inflation-are-masters-degrees-the-new-bachelors/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/prestoncooper2/2020/08/31/a-new-study-investigates-why-college-tuition-is-so-expensive/

(Light Bite) This week, we explore how images and the constant availability of mirrors has shaped our self-image, the exhaustion of awareness of ourselves and a collective commoditization of appearance for connection. 

Read more:

https://www.dazeddigital.com/beauty/article/60860/1/we-were-never-supposed-to-see-our-faces-this-much-social-media-zoom

https://www.newsweek.com/womans-realization-viral-faces-theory-2040009

https://www.today.com/health/essay/avoided-mirrors-entire-week-happened-rcna35075

https://medium.com/@kate8/a-visual-history-of-the-instagram-filter-f1ffe8168091