free time
The week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve is my favorite time of year.
Expectations of productivity are at zero, with a break from work (hopefully) and the stress of the holidays now passed.
Floating through this no man’s land of unclaimed time, I savor the opportunity to reflect on all that has happened this year.
I moved to Spain, fell in love, and started eating again. I published for the first time, in The Cut and in Refinery29. I celebrated my 1-year sober anniversary and wrote this newsletter 60 times.
If you’re looking for something to read this week, these were the 5 most-read essays this year:
I’d love to know what resonated with you and what you’d like to read more of in the coming year. Let me know in the comments.
Wishing you ease-filled and restful days,
Sarah
Sarah, as a behavior analyst I really enjoyed your first posting choosing the life you want. You hit the nail in the head. Change your environment to a healthier environment and behavior changes for the better. I truly enjoy your writing and the joy this is apparent in your new life with many prosocial behavior. You might want to see our Substack - Prosocial Behavior - Weaving the Culture. The drivers of one's behavior are to be found in the environment/culture that surrounds us. I admire your energy and determination. Keep it up, you are doing a lot of good through your writing and behavioral examples. Best to you, Francisco Perez.
I am 10 years single after a long, complicated, disastrous marriage. I’m finally moving on with my new life & all these articles spoke to me about what I’m trying to do too & are helpful & appreciated.