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It’s been a good few months for reading — and an even better half year for setting aside books that just aren’t doing it for me! I’ve already DNFed nine books and I feel solid about making the decision nine times not to waste precious reading time on something I wasn’t enjoying.
I do have a few favourites from the books I did finish, though.
Continue reading “Best books from the first half of 2026”
On a Sunday evening a couple weeks ago, I got stuck in an elevator with a friend and his six-year-old kid. Panic was inevitable.
My anxiety transformed into a super power in that elevator, though (so much practice halting my own downward spirals!). And I wanted to share the straightforward trick that helped me and that six-year-old avoid a full meltdown.
Continue reading “Countdown to calm”