Welcome back to this week’s roundup. I’ve pulled together a mix of essays, creative pieces, and news worth your time. Whether you’re looking for something informative, reflective, or just a solid weekend read, there’s something here for you.

discomfort is the price you pay for a fulfilling life

Wellness isn’t always about following a perfect routine; sometimes it’s about taking a risk.

By Jacqueline / shoes and shots

some parts of you only emerge for certain people

how the right gaze reshapes who we become

By Maja / velvet noise

The death of the public intellectual

is Hailey Bieber the new Susan Sontag?

By Bea  / The Digital Meadow

your headphones are making your anxiety worse

those performative wired headphones are probably for the best.

By Elle Jones / Notes In My Handbag

Record your life, write it all.

Why you should journal, why your ordinary life should be recorded. Unique beings create unique stories.

By Mary. T / Covered