Reflections from a Quitter

I quit my job 3 months ago. Here's the truth on how it's going.

Jun 26 • Julie Laufer

14

13

1

My Neurotypical Alter Ego

It doesn't always work, but it's fun while it lasts

Jun 17 • Julie Laufer

14

4

1

May 2026

Why you need a 'Virtual Water Cooler Chat' in your life

And a few opportunities to join in!

May 28 • Julie Laufer

11

3

3

On Reclaiming my Impulsivity

Allowing myself to be impulsive is how I do my best work, and how I've learned to live in the unknown

May 21 • Julie Laufer

21

7

3

April 2026

As a former Allbirds employee, the pivot from shoes to AI makes more sense than you'd think

Wait...what?

Apr 16 • Julie Laufer

21

11

2

I'm a bad "Mommy Blogger"

Thoughts on niching down, the duality of being a parent who writes (but not always being a parent who writes about parenting), and what that costs me.

Apr 10 • Julie Laufer

22

7

6

March 2026

I quit my job to catch up on laundry

and other half-truths

Mar 22 • Julie Laufer

28

8

3

February 2026

Return to Running: The Whim of All Whims

I hadn't run in six years. After following three whims and three months of training, I'm three weeks from my first half-marathon.

Feb 22 • Julie Laufer

18

8

2

January 2026

The one where I talk about *gestures at the world*

And what the fuck to even do?

Jan 30 • Julie Laufer

3

1

Let it Go, Let it Be, Let it In: On taking inventory instead of setting resolutions

A mid-January reflection on start of year goals (and all that jazz)

Jan 20 • Julie Laufer

7

1

December 2025

You can rot if you want to, you can leave your rot behind.

On redefining rest during 'Rot Week'.

Dec 31, 2025 • Julie Laufer

13

1

3

In Defense of Panettone

My desire to balance subtlety with festivity this holiday season.

Dec 7, 2025 • Julie Laufer

11

4

3