EEDA Newsletter Vol 6, Res 27: Mass Defiance & Anxiety Toolkit
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Hi friends! I saw a video on TikTok the other day of a girl (maybe around 12?) helping her dad learn English and he messed up a word and she hugged him and said, “It’s okay! It’s a process!” and I burst into tears. So that’s how I’m doing. How are you?
Don’t forget about last week’s EEDA Pod episode! Decluttering, Delegating, and Doing Less: The Art of Letting Go
In this episode of Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice, Patricia and Nicole discuss their recent efforts to declutter their home, reflecting on the emotional and practical benefits of letting go of unnecessary items. They explore the challenges of self-imposed responsibility, the importance of delegating tasks, and the psychological costs of feeling obligated to keep everyone informed and cared for. The hosts also share personal stories, listener interactions, and encourage their audience to be kind to themselves, delegate when possible, and find joy in small accomplishments.
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It’s another resource week so let’s get to it!
Resource 1: Mass Defiance Resources: A living document
Looks like this is curated by this person, with whom I am unfamiliar. I did not vet every resource here. There are a number of things on here with which I am familiar and have shared in the EEDA newsletter before but as with all resources, I recommend you do your due diligence.
Resource 2: Anxiety Toolkit
An open-source anxiety toolkit: “Free tools to help when you're feeling anxious. These exercises are simple to follow and don't require any special equipment - use them whenever your mind feels too busy or when you need a moment of calm.”
I immediately became obsessed with the stress relief bubbles.
Recent & Current Reads
Inclusion of a book in this section is not necessarily a recommendation and these books won’t always be added to my Bookshop. Links are affiliate links.
Recently Read:
Horror for Weenies: Everything You Need to Know About the Films You're Too Scared to Watch by Emily C. Hughes
Full of Myself: Black Womanhood and the Journey to Self-Possession by Austin Channing Brown
Currently Reading:
A Handful of Earth, a Handful of Sky: The World of Octavia Butler by Lynell George
Consumed: The Need for Collective Change: Colonialism, Climate Change, and Consumerism by Aja Barber
Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds by adrienne maree brown
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