#011 — One thing at a time
Enjoying single-tasking, dining and traveling alone, taking naps and our language alter ego.
Hello, how have you been? Finally the weekend, right?… We welcome you warmly to the weekend issue of our newsletter, with fresh finds collected just for you so you can start this weekend the right way.
But before you scroll down to the inspirational content along the way, make sure you’re not in a hurry. Slow down, sit or lay down and take a rest so you can fully immerse yourself in this issue. In the world where we’re constantly being bombarded with notifications and news, it’s a rare and great pleasure to just focus on one thing at a time, without switching to the other one after just a short while. And, as studies show, it’s also really beneficial.
Done? Relaxed? Enjoy… 💆
Cover photo courtesy of Steven Harris Architects.
Our finds. Take care of yourself! 🧘🏻♂️
✻ Do you ever feel hesitant about dining alone at a restaurant? You're not alone in this! However, it's not a phenomenon that can't be changed. In a time where most human interactions (whether we like it or not) are shifting online, it's valuable to have the skill of enjoying your own company. We're confident that Vogue journalist's article “How a Michelin-Star Meal Helped Me Overcome My Fear of Dining Alone—And Even Find Pleasure in It” will assist you!
✻ Since we're already talking about dining alone at a restaurant, how about solo travel? From experience, we know that solo trips can be incredibly inspiring and rejuvenating. Just imagine: you go to bed and wake up whenever you please, eat whatever you fancy at the moment, and explore only the places that interest you. Everything tailored to your preferences. Sounds good, doesn't it? Below, we're directing you to a list of places that are conducive to solo travel.
✻ As your eyelids grow heavy and begin to drop, you feel the allure of sleep beckoning you... Yet, it's merely midday, and your to-do list remains long. Could a nap be the solution? Or might it disrupt your productivity? The answer lies in various factors—primarily the specific sleep stages engaged during the nap. Sara C. Mednick delves into the mental advantages of napping and investigates the most effective duration and timing for a brief rest.
✻ Do you ever feel like a different person when you speak another language? Studies have shown that people have different personalities when they speak different languages. Honestly, it’s such an intriguing phenomenon, how our voice is higher or lower in a different language, or maybe we start to speak slower or faster, all that just because we’re switching to another language. Try it on yourself! Language Alter Ego, as it’s also called, refers to the different “versions” of oneself that emerge when speaking different languages, often reflecting the unique aspects of each language and cultural context.
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„Nothing is original. Steal from anywhere that resonates with inspiration or fuels your imagination. Devour old films, new films, music, books, paintings, photographs, poems, dreams, random conversations, architecture, bridges, street signs, trees, clouds, bodies of water, light, and shadows. Select only things to steal from that speak directly to your soul. If you do this, your work (and theft) will be authentic. Authenticity is invaluable; originality is non-existent. And don’t bother concealing your thievery — celebrate it if you feel like it. In any case, always remember what Jean-Luc Godard said: ‘It’s not where you take things from — it’s where you take them to.’”
– Jim Jarmusch
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