Advice From 20 Writers for a Better 2021
Life-changing words for every situation
We needed all the wisdom we could get to make it through this year. Luckily, we got a ton of it from the writers at Forge, who shared words that inspired us, comforted us, and made our lives better. Though we all might have some version of “coronabrain,” these nuggets of advice have stuck. Here are 20 pieces of wisdom to carry into 2021 and beyond.
Life
When you’re feeling overwhelmed by a challenge, tell yourself a story from the other side. kelly corrigan suggests a mental exercise: Imagine that the challenging thing already happened and you nailed it. Describe how you thrived.
If you’re struggling to juggle multiple goals, think of your life in seasons. You might have a season for work, one for family, and one for learning. “In nature, seasons exist so that all animals can have their time in the sun,” Niklas Göke writes. “If you manage your life well, all of the most important parts of it will, too.”
Welcome whatever happens as if you wanted it to happen. Darius Foroux explains that the Stoics called this the ability to “practice acceptance without disdain.” It’s a necessary gestalt shift for the world we live in now.
