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<h3>Let’s be honest. Overthinking is not pleasant.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*HySTpci1pfKYepgpiRHq5A.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="266b">If you have been unemployed and are struggling to find a job, <a href="undefined">Kunaal b</a> understands what you are going through, as he has been in this situation. He has some great suggestions about how to keep your self-confidence intact with tips on how to go about your job search.</p><div id="23fd" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/a-letter-to-one-who-cant-find-a-job-3d9476eba8d2"> <div> <div> <h2>Jobless? Turn the tables around.</h2> <div><h3>An advantage in disguise? Here's a letter of hope.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*Etp8mf_OMXH0ZWJi)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="d999"><a href="undefined">Kathryn Eriksen</a>’s post is beautiful and she talks about how a trip to the Notre Dame Cathedral changed her. It is a story about sacred spaces that illuminate.</p><blockquote id="8bcf"><p>My long-held stories of unworthiness, not-enoughness, and failures dissolved. The strident voice of my ego stilled, as if in awe of the energy that flowed into me. I was still me, but not the small me I had created over the years.</p></blockquote><div id="f6c9" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/the-light-changed-me-41ef9b82bba1"> <div> <div> <h2>The Light Changed Me</h2> <div><h3>A story about sacred spaces that illuminate</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*y_X_gC3ycYKiNdyF.jpg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="407a"><a href="undefined">Melissa Sirois</a>’s post spoke to me as she talked about <i>The Best Way To Capture Your Thoughts, According to Charles Darwin —</i> I am already doing it. Are you? Read on to find out.</p><div id="8aa3" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/the-best-way-to-capture-your-thoughts-and-generate-new-ideas-62ee015bb0a5"> <div> <div> <h2>The Best Way To Capture Your Thoughts, According to Charles Darwin</h2> <div><h3>You might already be doing it!</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*aa5yA6KCbMOS9lOh)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><h1 id="8969">Across Medium</h1><p id="d34c">If you have low-grade anxiety, this post where <a href="undefined">Sharon Sayler, Author</a> interviews Bev Martin offers some great tips to release the resulting stress and rebalance.</p><div id="97a9" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/where-you-are-now-is-not-who-you-are-901cb99d33c8"> <div> <div> <h2>Where You Are Now Is Not Who You Are</h2> <div><h3>Immediately useful tips to release your low-grade anxiety.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*QG60NYDO4DUplXwJJCkHcQ.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="6d5c"><a href="undefined">Evelyn Lim</a> shows you how to learn to spot the 6 signs of emotional bypassing and how you can create safety in letting go.</p><div id="2bff" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/how-you-can-gently-let-go-of-emotional-bypassing-627213f69b9b"> <div> <div> <h2>How to Gently Let Go of Emotional Bypassing for Opening Your Heart</h2> <div><h3>Day 13: Learn to spot the 6 signs of emotional bypassing and how you can create safety in letting go</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*6om5vQ6ZgjkqimVB)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="a31b">I love cinnamon and found this yummy step-by-step recipe for CinnaDoodles, <a href="undefined">Dennett</a>’s own version of snickerdoodles. Enjoy!</p><div id="9db8" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/cinnadoodle-cookies-b551e88e35f1"> <div> <div> <h2>CinnaDoodle Cookies</h2> <div><h3>My version of Snickerdoodles</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*LxjMvlwIl0PxxBk2)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="c49f">Have you been a good writer this year? <a href="undefined">Smillew Rahcuef</a>’s posts are most enjoyable (and hilarious) — read his letter to Santa. He‘s asking Santa to make him viral for Christmas’ sake.</p><div id="1863" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/dear-santa-i-have-been-a-very-good-writer-this-year-b332b8b2350e"> <div> <div> <h2>Dear Santa, I Have Been a Very Good Writer This Year</h2> <div><h3>(Make me viral for Christmas’ sake)</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*eCPyLpHEjrCgSNY3nlH2YQ.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="e9a8"><a href="undefined">KSHernandez</a> is a brilliant writer! Her post where she talks about that time she found herself suddenly pantless is a fun read! True story! And oh, totally safe for work!</p><div id="943c" class="link-block">

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    </div><h1 id="5ff6">Support Coffee Times</h1><p id="09a9">As you know, Coffee Times publication is not funded by Medium. We exist for the pure joy of supporting fellow writers and growing together. If you would like to support Coffee Times, do consider buying us a coffee <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/coffeetimes"><b>here</b></a>.</p><p id="54b2"><i>Follow Coffee Times on <a href="https://medium.com/coffee-times"><b>Medium</b></a><b>, <a href="https://twitter.com/coffeetimes12">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/coffeetimesmovement">Facebook</a></b></i><b>,<i> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/coffee-times-movement/detail/recent-activity/">LinkedIn</a></i>,<i> <a href="https://coffeetimes12.substack.com/subscribe">Substack</a></i></b>, <i>and <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/coffeetimes"><b>buymeacoffee</b></a><b>.</b></i></p><h2 id="a5f7">Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles ❤ Did you smile today?</h2><p id="0709">One of the reasons I write is to support underprivileged children. <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/vidyasury"><b>Would you consider buying me a cup of coffee?</b></a> ☕ You can also use <a href="https://ko-fi.com/vidyasury"><b>Ko-Fi</b></a><b>. </b>Thank you so much!</p><div id="bfdd" class="link-block">
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THURSDAY’S FEATURED POSTS

Coffee Times Weekly Roundup — 9

Thursday’s picks from here and elsewhere on Medium

Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash

Hello! Coffee Times writers, readers, and followers! I am back with the ninth edition of the Coffee Times Roundup — isn’t it amazing how time flies? And soon, we’ll be hopping into the next year — 2022, filled with hope, personal resolutions, and the determination to be better!

And if you do make resolutions, our indefatigable Winston has announced yet another contest, where sharing your New Year resolutions could win you US$100! Get the details here:

I know you are all already waiting with bated breath for the results of the first contest. You know you can all vote, right? This post gives you details of all the participants and the link to vote — voting closes on 17 Dec at noon UTC.

The results will be announced on 18 December. And in the meantime, be zen, like the Buddha I’ve sketched for you. Breathe!

Vidya Sury’s sketch. Yup, she can draw!

And now that I’ve dazzled you with my talent, here’s what I made this week. Winter is the season for red carrots — we usually get the orange variety — and it is carrot halwa galore at home. My folks love it. Me, not so much. Just as well, no? Being diabetic and all! Here’s a cup that I sincerely wish I could send out to those of you who have a sweet tooth!

Vidya Sury’s carrot halwa

Onward to this week’s featured posts!

Featured posts from Coffee Times

Lucia Landini’s post about 5 fears she’s letting go of in 2022 is a great read. She has no plans to waste any more time giving value to her fear.

I found Purbita Chakraborty’s post “If You Only Had This Day, What Would You Do First?” delightful. She asks if you have a bucket list and goes on to describe hers.

Juana Flor asks if you’ve kissed an ass lately. No, you don’t really have to answer that — I know where your mind is going! Read her charming post about her trip to her stepfather’s family farm and how they enjoyed connecting with animals.

Shameem Anwar’s post are usually inspirational with a wonderful story to illustrate his point. This one is no exception. Love is all-powerful!

I have to agree with Rabih H. Hammoud who says that overthinking is not pleasant and goes on to offer some solid tips to silence your mind. Use them whenever you need your well-deserved break.

If you have been unemployed and are struggling to find a job, Kunaal b understands what you are going through, as he has been in this situation. He has some great suggestions about how to keep your self-confidence intact with tips on how to go about your job search.

Kathryn Eriksen’s post is beautiful and she talks about how a trip to the Notre Dame Cathedral changed her. It is a story about sacred spaces that illuminate.

My long-held stories of unworthiness, not-enoughness, and failures dissolved. The strident voice of my ego stilled, as if in awe of the energy that flowed into me. I was still me, but not the small me I had created over the years.

Melissa Sirois’s post spoke to me as she talked about The Best Way To Capture Your Thoughts, According to Charles Darwin — I am already doing it. Are you? Read on to find out.

Across Medium

If you have low-grade anxiety, this post where Sharon Sayler, Author interviews Bev Martin offers some great tips to release the resulting stress and rebalance.

Evelyn Lim shows you how to learn to spot the 6 signs of emotional bypassing and how you can create safety in letting go.

I love cinnamon and found this yummy step-by-step recipe for CinnaDoodles, Dennett’s own version of snickerdoodles. Enjoy!

Have you been a good writer this year? Smillew Rahcuef’s posts are most enjoyable (and hilarious) — read his letter to Santa. He‘s asking Santa to make him viral for Christmas’ sake.

KSHernandez is a brilliant writer! Her post where she talks about that time she found herself suddenly pantless is a fun read! True story! And oh, totally safe for work!

Are you a friend of Coffee Times?

Introducing Friends of Coffee Times — A very special group of supporters for Coffee Times — find out if you are a friend here — and if you are not — no problem. Sign up to be one and get the latest news first! The link is in this post:

Prompts to nudge your creativity and writing

Book lovers and readers: Marrisa W. asks: why do you read in her post. Publish your response in a post.

At Sharing Randomly’s Travel Times, this week’s prompt is about souvenirs — read her post here:

Did you respond to Yana Bostongirl’s prompt about what you are letting go of in 2021?

Signing off this week’s roundup with best wishes from Dr. Preeti Singh, Drashti Shroff, and the rest of the editing team here at Coffee Times! ❤

Do visit, comment, and engage with the featured posts!

Be part of a supportive community of writers!

Join us as a writer on Coffee Times

Support Coffee Times

As you know, Coffee Times publication is not funded by Medium. We exist for the pure joy of supporting fellow writers and growing together. If you would like to support Coffee Times, do consider buying us a coffee here.

Follow Coffee Times on Medium, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Substack, and buymeacoffee.

Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles ❤ Did you smile today?

One of the reasons I write is to support underprivileged children. Would you consider buying me a cup of coffee? ☕ You can also use Ko-Fi. Thank you so much!

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