Lauren Barnard
Bio
A 25 y/o INFJ navigating the pleasures & pitfalls of adulthood, self-identity and opening cans without a ring top. I've loved writing since being given a Barbie typewriter circa 1999. Psychology | Social Issues | creativity & other things
Stories (3/0)
Dealing With Being Unproductive
It's been around six weeks since I have been in isolation. Six weeks since most of my work moved to being from home, and some of it stopped happening at all. For the first couple of weeks, I really benefitted from a routine close to what my work hours usually are, busying myself with different tasks. However, as time has passed, I am finding it more and more difficult to keep this up. Gradually my motivation has depleted. I don't have the same drive internally and I don't feel as though what I'm doing is 'good enough.' This is why I am confronting how my need for productivity might not be as helpful as I thought it was.
By Lauren Barnard4 years ago in Longevity
Natural Remedies for Migraines
I've suffered with migraines for most of my life. And it's only after years of shoving down ibuprofen and whatever else I could find in the cupboard that I started to seek out alternative options. Here is a short list of things I have found helpful. Not just for getting rid of pain but also to feel better and less nauseous.
By Lauren Barnard6 years ago in Longevity
8 Things I've Learned from Improv
I recently began a beginner's Intro to Improvisation course. As someone who's battled with social anxiety for literally decades, I didn't think I'd ever actually go through with it. But, fast-forward seven weeks and we're fast approaching our last session, and I don't want it to end! Here are the most valuable things I've learned.
By Lauren Barnard6 years ago in Motivation