On Caring for Ourselves and Others
For many of us, January has been stressful, difficult, and confusing. Fear and stress linger in the air right now as things are rapidly shifting.
A couple of weeks ago, I got together with a few friends and we each made personal plans for how we can care for ourselves and our communities in these uncertain times. Coming up with that simple plan has helped me be more intentional in how I’m focusing my time and attention.
I first saw someone post this on social media, and I’ve found it helpful of late:
What’s one way you can care for yourself?
What’s one thing you can do for someone you’re close to?
What’s one way to help someone in the neighborhood or community?
What’s one thing you can do for someone you don’t know?
Who knows what this week, month, or the rest of this year will bring. For now, I’m focusing on doing what I can to care for myself and others, knowing that we all need each other to get through.
How are you caring for yourself and others in this season? Share in the comments!
What’s Bringing Me Joy Lately
Reading More
I made it a goal to read more in 2025, and I somehow finished reading three books in the month of January. My to-read pile on Storygraph is nearly 600 books, but I’m excited to be tackling this pile more and more.
Up next for me: The Spirit of Justice and Parable of the Sower
My ‘Bookish’ Hoodie
This hoodie was my Christmas gift to myself, and I have been absolutely loving it. It’s cozy and soft but not too hot. Honestly, it’s the perfect hoodie for me. This is a perfect gift for the bookish person in your life.
Watching Unrivaled
A surprising part of my personality is how much I enjoy watching sports. Unrivaled is a three-on-three women’s basketball league that launched this year. This league was created by the players for the players, and it’s an absolute blast to watch!
Movies & Us
The Oscars are in less than a month, which means we’re watching a ridiculous number of movies over on Movies & Us. We’re trying to get through as many of the Oscar-nominated films as we can before the Academy Awards ceremony in March. Follow Movies & Us and watch along with us!
What has brought you joy recently? Share in the comments!