What a WEEK. It’s been a super full week. Knowing that, I said no to all social things and spent the evenings with just Nick at home. I have to work 11-11 at my urgent care job tomorrow but then Sunday will be all about hella rest. I’m so excited about that.
One thing I talk to clients about all the time is creating boundaries and walls of protection with social media and the internet. We can’t lay passive and expect to not be affected by diet culture because diet culture is the norm. EXPECT to be told to lose weight and look prettier and make more money and work harder.
Unless you take an active stance against that and make a choice to not engage in anything that leads you into thinking you’re not enough or you should be this or you should have that. So it’s up to you (and me) to decide what we will engage with on social media and the internet and to an extent conversations with others and activities and all of those things. You have a choice.
So because the internet is a beautiful and inspiring, yet destructive and shame inducing place all at once, my hope in sharing these links is to provide life giving content and help you in better protecting yourself against the blahhhhh ish that ends up on the web and in your insta feed.
Go read Alexis’s blog post on Living a Unicorn Life. Less hustle, more present. I’m in.
This post on Five Life Giving Truths From Years of Living With Less. Pairing down all the stuff is something I’ve gotten into the past year, because it’s so much more than just less stuff and saving money. It’s a heart issue. Such a good read.
One of those decluttering things was starting a capsule wardrobe that fit my life. This post on Everyday Girl is a really great post talking more about that. I can’t wait to build my summer capsule!
Can we talk about this pasta salad? I’ve decided we are having pasta salad for lunches next week because it sounds soooooooo good. This reminds me of Wendy’s mandarin orange chicken salad. Anyone, anyone? Props to momma Coale for sending me the recipe after she made it and was like, “this is so good, MAKE IT.” Currently drooling.
I’m obsessed with Shauna Niequist (especially this book of hers) and recently came across this YouTube video of her talking about savoring the moments of life. My chest loosened when I watched it and all I could do was keep watching and nodding my head at everything. Did I mentioned I’m obsessed with her? Because I am.
I love a lot of Mind Body Green’s articles. I could also do without all their detox talk so I don’t read that (hello, boundaries) but I loved this article they posted that shares a woman’s story with hypothalamic amenorrhea. We need more of THIS on the internet.
And if you missed it I was super honored to be invited to The Healthy Maven’s podcast – it was so much fun! We talked about set point theory and amenorrhea and the pressure to be a thin bride and everything in between. If you want to listen you can click here. Thanks again Davida!
FRIDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY. Cheers!
Want to know some people I follow on social media? Find out here.
I find a lot of interesting stuff on mindbodygreen too, although I do find they have an annoyingly large amount of weight-loss stuff on there.
Happy Friday!
agreed agreed on MBG – it feels so conflicting to me…like pick a side! 🙂
I am equally obsessed with Shauna Niequist. You should really check out her podcast!
have it cued it ready for my commute this morning!
Could not agree with you more. I recommend that to my clients too and have to do it myself to keep me grounded and focused. Mindbodygreen is a favorite of mine too! Have a wonderful weekend, Robyn!
hope you have a great week Carrie!
Loved reading this, and I hopped over to Alexis’s blog to read her post too. You both are so fab.
so glad you enjoyed the post – I thought it rocked
YESSS to boundaries, living simply, and pasta salad! Haha I also cannot wait to watch that Shauna vid! Love her. Hope you have a great weekend!
<3 her so much
happy week!
Just finished the podcast episode, and I LOVED it! I love reading your blog, but it is so fun to hear you talk about your passions since the love you have for helping women is just so evident in your voice. The Internet can surely be rough sometimes, but man I love it because of people like you!
THANK YOU julianne! thanks for supporting <3
We made this pasta salad twice this week! I made it this morning and used more teriyaki sauce and less oil and it was so amazing! The first time it tasted a little oily and bland for my liking. Also,I love SN. Have you listened to her new podcast yet? If not, check it out.
good to know when I make it – thanks! not yet but I have it ready to go for my bike into work this morning. CAN’T WAIT
It’s actually so crazy. I’ve learned I have to be disciplined with who I follow!
you and I both – nobody is immune! 🙂
I just listened to your THM episode this afternoon. Girl! I must’ve said “YES” out loud a million times! Thanks for all of the hard work you do to keep your blog/insta on the good side of social media! I’ve definitely had to unfollow my fair share of blogs/accounts because I just can’t let myself go down that road. You keep it real and positive at the same time. Thanks!
this comment just made my afternoon ash! 🙂 thank you!
xoxo Thanks for sharing my MBG article. I’ve thought about doing an update (I have an almost ONE year old now!!)
Oh goodness! I LOVE that you found my post and commented! How amazing you should totally redo it – or guest post here 🙂
Less stuff has been a focus for me lately too. Maybe it’s marriage and getting pretty new things, but everything adds up so quickly! Loved catching up on your posts!
I love pasta salad. Thanks for sharing the link to this recipe and the other links that are worth reading.