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Tag Archives: mental health
The Enchanting Serenade of Uncontrolled Exhaustion
Life is exhausting, Modern Philosophers. No big reveal there. Just a statement of fact. Now we’ve got the technology to prove this fact. My new Garmin comes with a Body Battery feature that lets me know when the old tank … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Humor
Tagged body battery, health, Humor, mental health, Modern Philosopher, Rest, Sarcasm, satire, wellness, witness
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When Loneliness Affects Your Self Worth
I make a lot of mistakes, Modern Philosophers. When they are pointed out to me, I get super embarrassed and then vow to never make them again so I don’t have to experience such humiliation in the future. I know … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged introvert, isolation, life, loneliness, mental health, Modern Philosopher, Philosophy, Sarcasm, satire
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Losing My Frigidity
I am really starting to hate winter, Modern Philosophers. And for those smart asses who feel compelled to point out that I never should have moved to Maine if I hated winter, I will point out that I had a … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged coping skills, Humor, life, Maine, mental health, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, single life, winter
18 Comments
Two Negatives Can Be Positive
One of the things I hate most about being single, Modern Philosophers, is that there isn’t that someone special around to settle me down when my anxiety skyrockets. I’m a writer with a vivid imagination, which means I am outstanding … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged anxiety, coronavirus, Covid 19, Humor, medical, mental health, Modern Philosopher, pandemic, Sarcasm, satire, vaccine
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Take A Moment To Admire The View
What a difference a week makes, Modern Philosophers! Last weekend, I was very grumbly. On Saturday, I gave myself the gift of nothing, which basically meant I could just sit around and do nothing. On Sunday, I published a post … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged coping skills, Humor, Maine, mental health, Modern Philosopher, Philosophy, photography, Sarcasm, satire, self care, stress relief
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Give Yourself The Gift Of Nothing
Trying to find the right present for someone gives me anxiety, Modern Philosophers. You’re probably asking yourself, “What doesn’t give you anxiety, Austin?” and you would definitely have a point. Gift giving didn’t earn a place on the Plethora of … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged advice, Humor, me time, mental health, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, screenwriting, self care, self help, writing
10 Comments
Flirting With Perfection
Anyone who knows me very well, (and I must admit I’ve worked very hard to make sure there are very few people who can make that claim, Modern Philosophers), knows that I have an issue with the concept of perfection. … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged Fitness, health, Humor, mental health, Modern Philosopher, nobody's perfect, perfection, running, Sarcasm, satire
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Sometimes You Just Need To Run
It has been a considerable while since I last suffered through a long, dark teatime of the soul, Modern Philosophers. I’m not sure what changes I made in my life to fend off the dark clouds, but I knew that … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Humor
Tagged Christmas, Fitness, health, holiday blues, Humor, mental health, Modern Philosopher, running, Sarcasm, satire
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Stress: The Final Frontier
The movie Alien taught me many things, Modern Philosophers, but one of my most important takeaways was that in space, no one can hear you scream. I’ve often wondered if the same is true about stress and space. Would anyone … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged coping skills, Humor, introvert, life hacks, mental health, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, stress
16 Comments