The Retreat Space: Best of 2022

Photos by Quinn Corte.

I’m so grateful you’re here reading my words. Sharing these monthly missives was one of the most rewarding and healing parts of my year. Rereading them makes me feel tender and grateful for the journey of the year. It makes me remember how it felt to move through 2022. We went through a lot this year.

Here are my 3 favorite posts from 2022:

People-Pleasing, Burnout, and the Power of “Yes” and “No”

Hard Feelings Can Build a Better World

Resting to Resist Hustle Culture


Here are a few more personal essays from the year:

Ditching the Routine

When a Bad Mood is Telling You Something

Chronic Pain: Somewhere Between Obsessing and Giving Up

The Freedom of Embracing Limitations

Making Space to Recover

Overwhelm and the Curse of "Having Potential"


Here are a few posts with techniques, strategies, and practical explorations:

8 Ways To Cope With Stress

17 Ways to Support Rest & Recovery

The Pros and Cons of Routines

9 Strategies for Recovering Perfectionists, People-Pleasers, and Overachievers

Embracing Limitations in Daily Life

9 Ways to Slow Down in a High-Speed World

7 Not-Cheesy Gratitude Practices

How to Cope Through Rough Times

Books for Healing, Self-Reflection, Creativity, and Wellbeing


Listen to the Audio Version!

Does this list feel overwhelming but intriguing? If so, I created an audio playlist that features all the best posts from 2022. It's the equivalent of a podcast episode. If you want me to read you the best of this year’s essays and wisdom, this is for you.