In almost every moment of our lives, there is an opportunity to lean into peace, quieting the constant murmuring of anxiety. We can tune into the signals from our body that tell us we have enough air to breathe, that our hearts beat with clarity, and that all is well in this moment.
Warmly,
AmyAnn Cadwell
& The Good Trade Team
Audrey Hobert's performance of "Sue Me" on NPR's Tiny Desk Concert cements it as the song of the summer. We're listening to reconnect with all our preteen feelings.
"Anxiety is incredibly complex. Genetics, hormones, lived experiences, trauma, sleep, nutrition, relationships, lifestyle, and mental health all play important roles. But I also think it's worth acknowledging something else: We've never asked our nervous systems to process this much."
Labor Day sales are in full swing, and it's officially one of the best times of year to invest in that sustainable piece of furniture you've been saving for. New couch for the holidays, anyone?!
🪭 Beat the heat: Rejoice! One of our favorite sustainable brands now has affordable ceiling fans, so you can save on AC while staying cool (because summer isn't gone just yet).
📝 A good question: What is this season of life asking you to devote yourself to?
Our next virtual meet-up is on Wednesday, September 23rd at 10 a.m. PT — We’ll be chatting with our editor Kate, whose article about doing a low-spend month inspired many rich reader conversations we can’t wait to dive into. Join us for a guided meditation and community discussion, plus a financial roundtable where we share our tips on making the most of our budgets. We can’t wait to see you!
From Kayti Christian, Senior Content Strategist
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What one reader wishes they'd known ahead of adulthood:
"I wish I had known better financial management skills. Money was always discussed as an abstract concept in our house, something the adults worried about. I appreciated that I wasn't involved in any financial drama or crisis, but I do think there were better ways to teach kids and teens about money management beyond basic allowance and chore discussions. I felt like I was at a disadvantage when it came time to buy a car or a home, because there were so many hidden costs and interest rates, etc., that were overwhelming and difficult to understand in the middle of an already emotionally charged process. My child is very young now, but it's something I am trying to tackle, so I can give her better skills into her own adulthood. " - NVH
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