The Thoughts that Bind

June 5, 2021November 22, 2021

Books that changed my life: How Successful People Think

Hello, and welcome back to The Thoughts that Bind. Today I want to begin a new series, one that highlights other people’s ideas outside of my own. I’ve briefly recommended a few books on this site, acknowledging that they’ve made a big difference in my life and how I think of things. Now I feel it’s time to talk about them and showcase them all on their own. These books changed my life, and I think they could change yours too. So let’s get into it!

June 2, 2021May 19, 2021

How to build a new self authentically

The other day I was reading an article about how a lot of guys these days become men but still don’t feel like men. It was actually a pretty good article, if you want to take a look at it. (Click here to learn how to feel like a man from the art of manliness blog.) And while it may seem like an odd place for me to be drawing inspiration from since I am not a man, this one post really struck a nerve in me, so I wanted to talk about it.

May 26, 2021April 15, 2021

Letting life in

You know, I’m not a really loud and wild person. Back when I was younger, my life dream was to be able to live a quiet life at home with a partner I really loved. Cooking and cleaning, watching movies together, sometimes venturing out for the odd art museum or two. And in fact, I got that dream. But after having lived it for a few years, I’ve realized that my idea for this kind of life wasn’t a complete picture. Let me explain.

May 12, 2021April 15, 2021

Getting over impostor syndrome

Look at you. You’re trying to make something of yourself. Trying to make your mark on the world. Leave a legacy. Congratulations, you’re actually doing what most of us wish we had the courage to do! Except for the part where you feel like a complete fraud.

May 5, 2021April 15, 2021

How to build self-confidence (write a letter about yourself)

Hello, and welcome back to the Thoughts that Bind! Today, we’re revisiting a series that everyone loved, letter-writing! If you’re interested in reading the introduction to the concept of letter writing, you can find it here. But for now, we’re going to dive right into the matter at hand.

April 28, 2021April 15, 2021

Trauma bonding and foul weather friends

April 21, 2021April 15, 2021

What a little cozy can do: my two cents

Today I want to write a little different kind of post. I’m going to tell you a little story, about myself. Because I’ve thought this over, and I think the best way to make my point is to tell you where it comes from. So that you can relate to it. And so, here it goes.

April 14, 2021April 9, 2021

What you should know about love: Advice for young people pt 5

April 7, 2021March 31, 2021

Making time for healthy habits: Advice for young people pt 4

Welcome back to advice for young people! Now, if you aren’t caught up, we’ve talked about philosophy (here), money (here), and housekeeping ideas (here) in this series so far. Today is a fun mishmash of ideas, all about healthy habits. So let’s get down to it!

March 31, 2021March 29, 2021

How to maintain a home (Advice for young people, pt 3)

Welcome back to our series for young people! This post is the third part to the series, where we’ll discuss a few of the basics of housekeeping. Previously, we’ve talked about philosophy and personal finance, which you can find here and here, respectively. And without further ado, let’s get to it!