October 2014 – The Unplug Initiative

[Re-Plug] Hierarchy of Basic Needs

In therapy last week, my therapist shared with me the six basic needs of all humans–connection, purpose, security/safety, acceptance, belonging, significance. These are the human needs at the emotional level, not necessarily the survival level. He then asked me to visually demonstrate on a piece of paper the order of importance these needs had in my life.ContinueContinue reading “[Re-Plug] Hierarchy of Basic Needs”

[Re-Plug] How Do I Define My Life? In Two Magazines Worth of Clippings or Less

I used to use magazines to create collages for my bedroom walls. Recently, I re-subscribed to an old favorite magazine of mine (Rolling Stone) as part of a school fundraiser. Though wildly disappointed with the first two issues I received, I figured it would be a good chance to find the beauty in something less than perfect.ContinueContinue reading “[Re-Plug] How Do I Define My Life? In Two Magazines Worth of Clippings or Less”

[Re-Plug] Three at a time

Chipping away at one of the items on my to-do list (handwashing delicates), three at a time. There’s a decent-sized pile, but doing a few each week is much better than procrastinating because it feels too big of a task. Ahh, the sweet feeling of accomplishment. Even if it’s just three shirts.

[Re-Plug] Addicted to Language Learning??

I did a screenshot of this exercise mostly because it made me laugh. But also to show you what Duolingo, the language learning app, looks like. The app turns learning a new language into a more interactive experience. But what sets it apart is how it rewards you and challenges you like a game. SoContinueContinue reading “[Re-Plug] Addicted to Language Learning??”

[Re-plug] I did a Yoga Sequence for the First Time in 10 months

I haven’t regularly practiced yoga in a year. I did a very simple sequence today for better posture that was only ten minutes. I had done all the poses with ease in my previous yoga life. Halfway through, I felt like quitting. All evening, I’ve felt the corrected muscles in my back ache slightly. ItContinueContinue reading “[Re-plug] I did a Yoga Sequence for the First Time in 10 months”