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All you have to do is set aside some time on a regular basis to force your brain to think positively about the future. Which, if you are not very optimistic, you may recognize as precisely what your brain is not doing enough of. Actually, you probably don’t even need to write, but having the journaling exercise helps focus your thoughts. Structured journaling exercises can help us learn to be more optimistic, which in turn can help us manage stress.
The Art of Taking It Easy
Brian King
One of my closest friends says his love language is deep attention. When I’m confused about a situation, he listens to what I have to say, directs me with careful questions, and then goes away for a few hours. Eventually, he comes back with a question or framing that slices through my fog. I treasure his speech deeply.
Attending to the Other - By Jasmine Wang 5535657137
jasminewang.substack.com
Shoot a ton, Delete a ton
“The better the photographer, the bigger the trash can.” I heard that first from Jered Gruber, arguably the greatest cycling photographer of all time. Some days, shooting the Tour de France, Jered will shoot thousands of photos. Then, at night, he’ll edit them all down to a few selects, effectively taking the diamonds from the rough. When I rode across Europe last year, I shot 10,000 photos and deleted 8,800. There’s really only 10 good photos in 10,000 anyways. Memory cards are so cheap, you might as well fill them up!
A Guide to Taking Better Photos while Bikepacking
The United States
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