Embrace Your Breakdown - It Might Be The Best Thing For You

by ParentCo. January 31, 2016

"There’s so much pressure on us to be always rational, calm and sensible: it’s time also to say a word about the essential normality of a little madness." This great "Sanity of Madness" video from The School of Life reminds us that "breakdowns" can force us to course-correct by slowing us down to learn about ourselves, our lives, and adjust our priorities.


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