Links for Another September Sunday

Word on the street is September is almost over. A month I spent surviving, not thriving. Sometimes when life gets this busy—so busy there isn’t room to think—things fall through the cracks. But if I were to throw a more positive spin on it, it’s a season to really figure out what matters most. If there’s no time for silly little things, all that’s left is your most important work. You have no choice but to drop the trivial.

As I’m in my final year of my thirties, I’m spending it dropping things that are too heavy, holding tight to the people who bring me joy, and sloughing off the mud that’s holding me back. It’s scary—oh, it’s scary. But when the dust of September settles, and the dawn of my forties arrives, the load won’t feel this heavy.

That being said, here are some links that got me through this month. I hope they bring you a little hope. Maybe a little joy. But most of all, I hope you hold tight to the ones that resonate with you—and drop the ones that don’t.

•  Everything feels a little uncertain lately, and my natural reaction is to panic. However, our well-being is our most important work. Self Magazine gives us a therapist’s tips to stay calm in uncertainty.

•  As an employer of mostly young women, I know the number one indicator that someone is going to be a hard worker is if they play team sports. As someone who was lucky enough to continue my softball career through college, I am forever thankful to Title IX for that opportunity. Time Magazine  dives into Title IX and all the positive things it’s done for women’s sports—and asks the question: can other countries adopt these same policies?

•  We’re heading out to Cabo for our 15-year wedding anniversary next week, and I thought this bag I purchased for the trip was just too cute not to share. A shoulder bag just feels like the perfect fall accessory. (Amazon)

•  A balanced diet and exercise. We all know it’s the best medicine. But is the multivitamin industry actually hurting us?  (Time)

•  When people mention the Kennedys, we automatically assume they’re talking about John and Jackie. For me? It will always be John Kennedy and Carolyn Bessette. Even the Rich podcast does a deep dive into their tumultuous relationship and tragic end. (Wondry)

•  I’m making this cinnamon raisin swirl bread this weekend to enjoy for breakfast in the week ahead. I’ve already bought some Kerrygold butter (an investment, really) to spread on top. (Joy the Baker)

•  I finally got around to watching the newest season of The Bear on Hulu, and I’ve never related to Carmy more than this season. (Spoilers ahead!) As someone who’s fallen out of love with my career—even at the top of my game—it made me feel seen, even if the ending was divisive.

•  As a lover of history, I often hear people talk down on it. “It’s boring, it’s in the past, it’s pointless to learn about”—the list goes on. But why should we learn about what came before? So that we’re not doomed to repeat it. With it being Hispanic Heritage Month, if you’ve never learned about the Zoot Suit Riots, now’s a great opportunity.

•  “Love you, hun!” (TikTok)