Reading Time: 8 minsWelcome back to my 12 Rules For Life Series. In this post, we’ll be discussing the 2nd rule of the book: Treat Yourself Like Someone You’re Responsible for Helping. While the chapter is possibly a little bloated (there are sections which make similar points somewhat repetitively), Peterson explores a wealth of different ideas and touches […]
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12 Rules for Life Deep-Dive: Rule 1
Reading Time: 12 minsStand Up Straight with your Shoulders Back Peterson starts off 12 Rules with a rule which sets the tone for the rest of the book. Stand up straight with your shoulders back is a call to the reader: you have a duty to stand up for what you believe and take your place in the […]
An Introduction to 12 Rules for Life
Reading Time: 7 minsAfter my last post on the three underrated ingredients of recovery, I’ve found myself thinking more about what has helped me in my journey so far. One resource that I’ve come back to several times over the past three years is 12 Rules For Life by Jordan B Peterson. Dr Peterson has earned quite a […]
What Is Recovery? 3 Underrated Ingredients
Reading Time: 7 minsMental Health Awareness month is nearly over and this year it’s been awash with debate. One of the things that has been brought up time and again is the subject of recovery. Many charities have spread “success stories” to help raise awareness. This has led to a backlash, with legitimate criticism that these stories whitewash […]
Hitting the Reset Button
Reading Time: 9 minsHow to Recover From a Stress Meltdown Firstly, sorry in advance for the epic-length post. I’m trying not to feel guilty for not posting last week. I wrote a post but ended up falling asleep before putting it up. When Monday evening came around, I wasn’t in a fit state to do much of anything, […]
Reflecting to Keep Sane
Reading Time: 6 minsReview of My First Month in Blogging This week I have decided to take my foot off the gas and give myself a bit of a break. I have a habit of putting self-care on the back-burner and, considering how important it is to my wellbeing, that’s a pattern I’m trying to change. There’s a […]