Alt text: A large, heavy sledgehammer lies in a field of broken concrete and scattered rubble. The metal head is scuffed and worn, with the word “ART” painted in bold letters along its side. Small streaks of blood mark both the hammer and nearby debris. The lighting is stark and realistic, emphasizing texture—the grit of dust, chipped stone, and the raw, unsettling stillness after impact.
That liberating feeling that comes from finding out that the NYT Mini Crossword is now paywalled
Which means I won't feel compelled to complete it ever again
#selfimposedobligations #shoulds #externalLOC
Today, I’m exploring how to work with, through, and around the “shoulds” in life.
mjblehart.medium.com/who-decides-...
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#should #shoulds #do #doing #work #working #creative #creatives #creating #art #arts #artists #mindfulness #selfawareness #choices #decisions #writing #writer #differentisgood
Faking it, masking, pushing self can lead to burnout.
These are all coping mechanisms we build in response to perceptions of obligations that amount to a chronic betrayal of self.
#effectivethoughts
#coaching
#masking
#habits
#awareness
#shoulds
#obligation
#selfbetraying
How To Find Your Mindset
An easy way to help you define your mindset is by looking at your "shoulds". Your shoulds can tell you a lot about how you think, see, and expect from the world.
#psychsensei #psychology #psychologist #ryanrants #gaming #shoulds #mindest
There is a difference between a critic and constructive criticism!
Challenge that inner critic and see what happens 🎉
*I know this has a lot of nuance to this, so take this with a pinch of salt (and always compassion 😉)*
#should #shoulds #expectation #therapist #critic #innercritic
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