A Well-Read Tart

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WINTERING: THE POWER OF REST AND RETREAT IN DIFFICULT TIMES Book Review

So many people have recommended that I read Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times. Maybe it’s because I love hygge and cozy winter vibes so much. Maybe it’s because I speak frankly about dealing with seasonal depression. Or, maybe it’s because I essentially work three jobs and need to rest, goddammit. Whatever the reason, I was very excited to get my hands on a copy of Wintering and glean what pearls of wisdom I...

SLOW PRODUCTIVITY Book Review

Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout is a book that 20-Something CJ wouldn't have looked twice at. Let's fast forward (quite) a few years to, well, now. CJ's in her early 40s (and apparently speaking in third person). She has a great career and several side hustles that she loves. And she's exhausted from trying to fit everything in.  So, you better believe she/I clicked Order on bookshop.org and tracked the...