On what I've been reading on Substack
Intentionally trying to grow a longer attention span
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Now and then, and more commonly these days, I will delete Instagram and TikTok from my phone in the hopes of repairing my ever-shrinking attention span. These days, I feel my head go groggy from the doom scrolling. So I thought I’d compile a different kind of Aram & Joy List about the scrolling I’ve been doing on the Substack app.
Although, admittedly, it is still scrolling and it is still screen time, I find the app alongside Pinterest to be spaces online that do not usually leave me feeling heavier than when I opened it.
I’ve compiled the newsletters that have stuck in my mind below like my very own broadsheet. I hope you will find them resourceful or simply enjoyable. The words and work of these writers below have stayed with me.
Whimsy
We need more whimsy in life! Operation Whimsy, please commence!!
Be it reading
thought daughter antics or colour combinations, I’ve screenshot and saved. Whimsy, I find, saves the ordinary.
Productivity
Ok, now and then, I realise I can’t just exist and need to refresh how I’m doing life. So, ty
.
Faith
Sometimes, something pops up in your inbox at the exact right time. That’s what I found with
and words. Read or save for later, immediately.
Writing and resources
I just love smart, resourceful humans. The free picture piece was gorgeous by
.
finding quiet is my new subscribed read :)
ty for the reminder! Short stories in the summertime are so apt. Who wants to read a Lord of the Rings lengthy novel, please? Save that for the autumn time. — I am so hot for literature reads like this. If you’ve read this so far, you probably are too. dropping real wisdom as per. I feel like we are friends in my head.
Health
As someone who is super interested in Women’s Health, the somatic world is something I am trying to look more into.
, and made me sit up when I read these.
Life
Gorgeous words from my love
on her newish newsletter Cookin’ Baba on the cultural weight of the kitchen. I love her mother nearly as much as I love her so I especially cherished these words. (Tell her to write a cook book PLS!!! I BEEN waiting!). , just shout at me next time!!! reminding us of a vital lesson 🌹
Obviously, because I am engaged and to be married inshallah,
piece struck a nerve. writing raw as ever (mind the pun).
When I tell you this piece, I shared MULTIPLE times by
. I felt so incredibly seen. I come back to this often. Thank you for your offering Ayushi. questions, questions, questions.
Hope you enjoyed this listicle. Drop what you’re reading below!
Tahmina x
My mention made me laugh out loud haha. Thanks so much for including me!
Wow this is a beautiful list and I feel honoured to be part of it! And yes yes, defo friends !!