Be Cringe About Wanting

Be Cringe: Month 2, and a look-back at the first month of the experience

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January 2026

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

And what the fuck to even do?

Jan 30 • Julie Laufer

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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

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Be Cringe About Showing Up

Month 1 of the 'Be Cringe' experience starts now

Jan 5 • Julie Laufer

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Introducing 'Be Cringe'

Your permission slip to show up more authentically, even when it feels really embarrassing

Jan 1 • Julie Laufer

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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

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In Defense of Panettone

My desire to balance subtlety with festivity this holiday season.

Dec 7, 2025 • Julie Laufer

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November 2025

Yummy Dopamine: Entering my 'Just Do It' Era

On chasing dopamine, getting out of my way, and doing things for myself

Nov 17, 2025 • Julie Laufer

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October 2025

Sharing isn't Always Caring: Rethinking the Rules of Toddler Kindness

I hate it when you tell my kid (or yours) to 'just share'. Here's why.

Oct 10, 2025 • Julie Laufer

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I don't want to talk about it 😤

But I guess I'm here anyway

Oct 2, 2025 • Julie Laufer

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September 2025

On Finding Relief in Liminal Space

A contract gig, a beach weekend, and the answers I don't quite have yet

Sep 18, 2025 • Julie Laufer

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August 2025

Grateful for Unemployment (and Other Things I’m Not Supposed to Say Out Loud)

On slumps, questioning what work should look like, and (temporarily) saying goodbye to my free time

Aug 28, 2025 • Julie Laufer

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