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Sílvia Bastos
Sílvia Bastos

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Caring About What Other People Think Is Okay

My recent experience overcoming shame, imposter syndrome, and feeling like I’m “not enough”

Mar 29, 2021
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small child covering their face with their hands
Mar 29, 2021
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How To Start a Sharing Circle With Your Loved Ones (and Why You Should)

A technique—and opportunity—for deep connection that is rare in most social dynamics

Mar 15, 2021
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Illustration of people sitting in a circle with a heart in the middle.
Illustration of people sitting in a circle with a heart in the middle.
Mar 15, 2021
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How the Tiny Habits Methodology + Minimum Viable Habits Make My New Year’s Resolutions a Success

Building habits is not about willpower. The less pressure I apply, the more I feel like engaging in the practices I chose.

Feb 16, 2021
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Illustration of dominos starting to fall.
Illustration of dominos starting to fall.
Feb 16, 2021
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This Year I’m Not Setting Goals: I’m Creating Practices

How to make sure you get where you want to be by focusing on the process instead of on the outcomes

Jan 25, 2021
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Illustration of steps to get where you want to be.
Illustration of steps to get where you want to be.
Jan 25, 2021
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I dropped meditation after years of consistent practice. Now what?

Why we quit important habits, and how to get back on track.

Dec 15, 2020
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Someone meditating in the past, but distracted now.
Someone meditating in the past, but distracted now.
Dec 15, 2020
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A 5-Minute Habit That Will Bring More Structure To Your Life

Tame the mental hurricane of thoughts and decisions and tasks and get back to a place of grounded action.

Nov 27, 2020
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A 5-Minute Habit That Will Bring More Structure To Your Life
A 5-Minute Habit That Will Bring More Structure To Your Life
Nov 27, 2020
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I Ditched All the Chairs In My House to Make Myself Move More

We evolved to move, not sit, and I wanted to be stronger, more flexible, and more focused. Here’s how I got more movement in my day.

Nov 23, 2020
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An illustration of the author doing a hand stand on her laptop keyboard.
An illustration of the author doing a hand stand on her laptop keyboard.
Nov 23, 2020
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You Don’t Have To [Insert Good Habit] Every Day

But you need to know the right moment to stop.

Nov 9, 2020
You Don’t Have To [Insert Good Habit] Every Day
You Don’t Have To [Insert Good Habit] Every Day
Nov 9, 2020

After Reading This, You’ll Want To Hug Your Partner

After all, today might be the last time you’ll ever see them.

Nov 8, 2020
After Reading This, You’ll Want To Hug Your Partner
After Reading This, You’ll Want To Hug Your Partner
Nov 8, 2020
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How Journaling in Public Is Changing My Life

This experiment in vulnerability can create intimate connections between writer and reader-but it is not for the faint of heart

Aug 31, 2020
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How Journaling in Public Is Changing My Life
How Journaling in Public Is Changing My Life
Aug 31, 2020
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Sílvia Bastos

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Habit Coach. Self-Experimenter. Find your ideal Keystone Habit here: https://journalsmarter.com/keystone-habit/

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