My Sweet Dumb Brain

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A chance to start anew
(is exactly what I need)
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Katie Hawkins-Gaar
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I don’t get sick days
A preamble. An explanation. A sign that something needs to change.
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Katie Hawkins-Gaar
Throwback: Blame the anniversary effect
It’s been four years. Things are still weird.
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Katie Hawkins-Gaar
10
Spring is almost here. So is our next virtual gathering
Our next Sweet Dumb event is in two weeks!
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Katie Hawkins-Gaar

February 2024

I can buy myself flowers. I can plant them, too.
Shifting the focus from self-care to community care.
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Katie Hawkins-Gaar
27
All I do is try
On Taylor Swift and mere mortals.
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Katie Hawkins-Gaar
48
Look for the glimmers ✨
Tired of focusing on triggers? Try this instead.
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Katie Hawkins-Gaar
50

January 2024

I will be, they would have been, it will be
The ever-changing calculations of grief math.
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Katie Hawkins-Gaar
59
Throwback: What if we did less?
Two years later, I’m happy to report some progress.
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Katie Hawkins-Gaar
22
In what ways could you use help?
Articulating what you need can be surprisingly tough.
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Katie Hawkins-Gaar
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Learn how to make the most of weekly intentions
Our first-ever Sweet Dumb virtual event is in one week!
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Katie Hawkins-Gaar
How to create space
With presents and decorations gone, the real gift arrives.
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Katie Hawkins-Gaar
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