A Year of Mental Health

1 week ago | yearofmentalhealth.com | Chris Guillebeau

Reading this post by email? Click the picture above to watch a short video. šŸ™‚Greetings, friends and readers! My new book, Time Anxiety, is now out. šŸ‘€If I was a better marketer, you would have already received a bunch of emails about it well in advanceā€”but Iā€™ve been a little busy, and I donā€™t like sending too many messages anyway, so ā€¦ here it is! šŸ“šNo need to wait. The book is out NOW and available at your choice of retailers. * The book is out today in the U.S. and Canada.

2 weeks ago | yearofmentalhealth.com | Chris Guillebeau

"I'm stuck in a situation that's comfortable but not fulfilling. I know a big change would probably be good for me, and I've read Chris's posts about how 'no one wishes they'd made a change later.' But I keep finding reasons to delay: I'm not ready, the timing isn't right, I need more security first. I've developed elaborate justifications for staying exactly where I am, even though I'm not thriving. How do you distinguish between legitimate caution and fear-based excuses?

3 weeks ago | yearofmentalhealth.com | Chris Guillebeau

Last week I hosted an all-new event to bring together the neurodivergent community (broadly speaking) for a 3-day celebration in Austin, Texas. I always crash after an experience like this, and it takes me a while to process it all. But for now I’ll say: it was very, very special. I’m thankful to our all-volunteer team, our 30+ speakers, and everyone who made the trek to join in for our inaugural event.

1 month ago | yearofmentalhealth.com | Chris Guillebeau

TLDR: Being uncomfortable is not the same as being unsafe. Avoid situations that are actually dangerous, but move in the direction of your discomfort. When I think about my early years of world travel, there are only a few times where I genuinely felt unsafe. Those aren’t memories I care to relive, and overall I feel very fortunate to have been to all sorts of places that most travelers avoid: Libya, Syria, Somaliland, Afghanistan, and so on.

1 month ago | yearofmentalhealth.com | Chris Guillebeau

Consider this a reminder: unless your job depends on it, paying attention to the news all the time is generally a bad idea. It’s just going to stress you out, even during “normal” times. Also, if you’re looking for something to be outraged about—it’s not going to be hard to find! Remember that the modern-day news cycle, regardless of your political beliefs, is designed to keep you upset and engaged.