It really is. I didn’t even know it existed before my course and it ranges from neurobiology, to brain scans, to how our moods change with environmental stimuli like the seasons to evolutionary psychology. I’ve ended up on evolutionary psychology but the whole area is super exciting to study!
Wow. I studied marine technology way back when, I think I might have stuck with it if I knew about that. It’s so interesting the way plants animals and people all interact with each other. I have my associates, but then never went farther or really worked in the field.
I was similar, I started out, and then left it for 15 years plus, finally finding my way back to it again. If it calls you, you will always find your way back, I’m sure of it.
Honestly, reading this post felt like coming home ❤️ I’ve been ogling your notes in my feed for a while and I just started reading some of your posts, and it feels as if I’m reading into my future. So many of your ideas, reasoning and values align with mine and I honestly can’t wait to take a few more big leaps when I read your words. They’re highly inspirational and motivational. Thank you for sharing 🙏
This makes my heart sing. I’m so glad ❤️ and this was completely the aim. I’ve found people who are a few steps ahead of me too and it just helps to remember what is possible. Thank you so much for being here 🙏🏼
Anna! I have been off Substack for a while but I'm now back, and delighted to find this whole new publication! If you'd like to collaborate on gardening stuff, give me a shout. All of what you've written hugely resonates. I was incredibly burned out, and retrained as a gardener, and now I'm starting a whole new career - you're at the beginning of something wonderful. x
So glad to see you back Alex! Yes 💯 in collaboration. I’ve got a couple of upcoming deadlines and moving house (the less said about that the better) in the next few weeks but I’ll drop you a message after that. Gardening is without a doubt the way forward. I’m so glad this resonates. There’s so many of us out there!xx
I'm really interested in the connection that's often made between leaving London/big cities and recovering from burnout. I don't know how much 10 years in London contributed to my own burnout, which eventually happened in a nice leafy part of Oxford with lakes and countryside nearby, but I've felt rejuvenated since coming back to London. Perhaps, for me, a key part of life is seeing lots of friends and acquaintances, a sense of new possibilities and things to learn, and lots of culture for artist's dates. I often suspect it's actually much more complicated and personal than whether you live in Manhattan or on Dartmoor.
Completely agree with you. I think it’s a very personal journey and not as simple as I’m in this city and it makes me feel this way. I would 100% move back to London if my new career plans work out, it’s just not viable after quitting my job and starting over. For me at this stage, I do need less people around me as my nervous system feels a bit frayed. I’m so pleased that you’ve found a rejuvenation, it sounds like an exciting time for you. And it sounds like you have some wonderful friends who fill you with energy. I hope more people see this and share their opinion too because I think it’s such an interesting discussion xx
It’s so inspiring to hear you talk about surrendering your plans to the Universe each morning. Everything always flows so much better when I surrender, and making it a consistent practice sounds like a beautiful thing!
I completely agree. Every time I try to push forward and force something through it never seems to quite work, when I surrender there’s almost a feeling of grace and life flows. It definitely feels like the way to go. I’m so glad this resonated with you ❤️
Bravo! 👏 👏 What a fantastic bloody post, Anna. I’m really, REALLY excited for this new phase for you. You couldn’t have conjured up a better title, either!
I love your wordcraft - so I’m looking forward to following your journey
What a wonderful introduction to you and your Substack, Anna Rose. I love how you describe the intersection of biology and psychology - I look forward to discovering more about your work on this. So many of our interests overlap: nature, spirituality, dance - and of course the grief we both live alongside. Sending love and applauding your curiosity, creativity, and courage. Bravo!
Oh, Anna Rose, I love all of this! I love learning more about you and I absolutely love what you have to offer and share in this space. It feels like such a safe and inspiring place to gather. As for what I want more of - all of it! I literally could not vote because I would love to see intermittant posts on all of those categories and topics.
Here's to claiming the joy that is in life, mixed in and among the grief. And to surrendering to the magical, spiritual unfolding of it all! xx
Biological psychology sounds so interesting!
It really is. I didn’t even know it existed before my course and it ranges from neurobiology, to brain scans, to how our moods change with environmental stimuli like the seasons to evolutionary psychology. I’ve ended up on evolutionary psychology but the whole area is super exciting to study!
Wow. I studied marine technology way back when, I think I might have stuck with it if I knew about that. It’s so interesting the way plants animals and people all interact with each other. I have my associates, but then never went farther or really worked in the field.
I was similar, I started out, and then left it for 15 years plus, finally finding my way back to it again. If it calls you, you will always find your way back, I’m sure of it.
Honestly, reading this post felt like coming home ❤️ I’ve been ogling your notes in my feed for a while and I just started reading some of your posts, and it feels as if I’m reading into my future. So many of your ideas, reasoning and values align with mine and I honestly can’t wait to take a few more big leaps when I read your words. They’re highly inspirational and motivational. Thank you for sharing 🙏
This makes my heart sing. I’m so glad ❤️ and this was completely the aim. I’ve found people who are a few steps ahead of me too and it just helps to remember what is possible. Thank you so much for being here 🙏🏼
Anna! I have been off Substack for a while but I'm now back, and delighted to find this whole new publication! If you'd like to collaborate on gardening stuff, give me a shout. All of what you've written hugely resonates. I was incredibly burned out, and retrained as a gardener, and now I'm starting a whole new career - you're at the beginning of something wonderful. x
So glad to see you back Alex! Yes 💯 in collaboration. I’ve got a couple of upcoming deadlines and moving house (the less said about that the better) in the next few weeks but I’ll drop you a message after that. Gardening is without a doubt the way forward. I’m so glad this resonates. There’s so many of us out there!xx
Hurray!!! Omg good luck with the move I know that pain well. Plants are EVERYTHING. Speak soon x
I'm really interested in the connection that's often made between leaving London/big cities and recovering from burnout. I don't know how much 10 years in London contributed to my own burnout, which eventually happened in a nice leafy part of Oxford with lakes and countryside nearby, but I've felt rejuvenated since coming back to London. Perhaps, for me, a key part of life is seeing lots of friends and acquaintances, a sense of new possibilities and things to learn, and lots of culture for artist's dates. I often suspect it's actually much more complicated and personal than whether you live in Manhattan or on Dartmoor.
Completely agree with you. I think it’s a very personal journey and not as simple as I’m in this city and it makes me feel this way. I would 100% move back to London if my new career plans work out, it’s just not viable after quitting my job and starting over. For me at this stage, I do need less people around me as my nervous system feels a bit frayed. I’m so pleased that you’ve found a rejuvenation, it sounds like an exciting time for you. And it sounds like you have some wonderful friends who fill you with energy. I hope more people see this and share their opinion too because I think it’s such an interesting discussion xx
It’s so inspiring to hear you talk about surrendering your plans to the Universe each morning. Everything always flows so much better when I surrender, and making it a consistent practice sounds like a beautiful thing!
I completely agree. Every time I try to push forward and force something through it never seems to quite work, when I surrender there’s almost a feeling of grace and life flows. It definitely feels like the way to go. I’m so glad this resonated with you ❤️
Love this post! Perfect introduction! There's an art to these hero posts and it feels like you nailed it 🥰 💜
Thank you so much Cassie, I did a bit of research before committing, I’m glad you liked it!xx
Bravo! 👏 👏 What a fantastic bloody post, Anna. I’m really, REALLY excited for this new phase for you. You couldn’t have conjured up a better title, either!
I love your wordcraft - so I’m looking forward to following your journey
(Thank you for the little mention, too!)
M x
I’m so pleased and lucky to have your support. I feel like we’re each others cheerleaders!xx
Likewise 😊 I’ll be here with my pom-poms whenever you need it. And probably when you don’t, too!
Even better!
What a wonderful introduction to you and your Substack, Anna Rose. I love how you describe the intersection of biology and psychology - I look forward to discovering more about your work on this. So many of our interests overlap: nature, spirituality, dance - and of course the grief we both live alongside. Sending love and applauding your curiosity, creativity, and courage. Bravo!
Thank you so much Jacky that means a lot to me xx
Oh, Anna Rose, I love all of this! I love learning more about you and I absolutely love what you have to offer and share in this space. It feels like such a safe and inspiring place to gather. As for what I want more of - all of it! I literally could not vote because I would love to see intermittant posts on all of those categories and topics.
Here's to claiming the joy that is in life, mixed in and among the grief. And to surrendering to the magical, spiritual unfolding of it all! xx
Thank you so much for your support Liz. I’m very excited about this space. Here is to joy, magic and a life of surrender 🎉🥂 xox
Looking forward to more, as ever