The Alexandria Papers Newsletter #85

While burnout is never solely your responsibility to fix, mindfulness can help us navigate the individual and systemic solutions. We’re launching a new podcast called Burnout to address the crisis and provide resources to safeguard your well-being so you can show up with skill.

Vinny Ferraro guides a meditation to meet yourself and whatever you’re holding in the moment with kindness and understanding.

We scoured the app stores to find the most popular, educational, and easy-to-use free meditation apps available.

Juggling a social life and migraine is tricky because migraine is difficult to understand. These tips will help in love, at home, with friends, and beyond.

There’s nothing worse than getting a gift that might trigger a migraine attack. Just in time for the holidays, the team at Migraine Again has compiled a list of a few of their favorite things that soothe rather than set off their attacks.

Aspirin is one of the most common over-the-counter treatments for migraine. Learn how it works and discover potential side effects.

Think back to a family birthday, a reunion, or a Christmas holiday. A time when many of us head home (or host family) to eat an animal for dinner, drink some booze, and hang out with the family members we pretty much intentionally don’t see the rest of the year.

The holidays are meant to be a joyous time, surrounded by those you love. This time can be triggers for those facing mental health challenges. Here’s why…

Here are the best ways to set boundaries with your relatives and protect your mental health.

“Simplicity, clarity, singleness: These are the attributes that give our lives power and vividness and joy as they are also the marks of great art.” —Richard Holloway

Minimalism is countercultural. It is contrary to every advertisement we have ever seen because we live in a society that prides itself on the accumulation of possessions.

Zibby Owens lists the best books by inspiring women. If you’re looking for what to read for Women’s History Month, try these inspiring books about women.

Kate Manning, author of “Gilded Mountain”, recommends books about women who challenge authority and defied gender norms

I love to read and learn more about how to treat trauma and PTSD, so I thought I’d share my favorite trauma books to help you heal from trauma and PTSD.

Move over, turkey. We’re all about the Thanksgiving side dishes: melt-in-your-mouth dinner rolls, creamy mashed potatoes, green beans, mac and cheese, and more.

Not sure what to do with your Thanksgiving leftovers? These recipes for leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and more will help.

Looking for the best cast-iron skillets? Discover the cast iron pans our editors rely on for even-heating, quick-searing goodness.

When I was little, Mama and Daddy tole me nobody but old folks died. Before I was even growed, I found out my Mama and Daddy lied. Anybody cain die. Even folks young as me.

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