Let's start rehumaning our lives
Who said we have to
live like this?
We were never made to live, learn, and work while running on empty. Today's normal is not natural. Not for us. Not for kids. Modern life deprives us of the human essentials we need to thrive. Rehumaning is how we can protect those essentials and reclaim our lives.
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Rehumaning
/ˌriːˈhjuː.mən.ɪŋ/ · verb
1. Practice of protecting the best parts of being human. When modern life depletes, rehumaning replenishes.
2. Science-backed, all-ages way to thrive.
3. Actively prioritizing human essentials we need to thrive.
Modern Life Depletes Us of What We Need to Thrive
Modern life has stretched us to our limits. Crises are constant and compounded. We worry about the future. Global stressors are personal, and personal stressors are plentiful. There is too much to do and not enough time. Kids are too tired to play. Teens fall asleep at school and struggle with anxiety. Young adults burn out. Toxic tech has taken over. We can't keep up. Modern life is overwhelming and full of constant stress. We need relief, or things will get worse.
Rehumaning is How We Protect the Human Essentials We Need to Thrive
Most of us know what we need to thrive, but struggle in a world that demands more than we can give. Rehumaning is the active practice of protecting the human essentials we need to thrive, so we can reclaim how humans are meant to live, learn, and work.
BODY essentials
Eating
Sleep
Movement
Regulation
MIND Essentials
Play
Wonder
Creativity
Flow
HEART essentials
Connection
Love
Belonging
SPIRIT essentials
Celebration
Contribution
Belief
Building in Time for Mindful Transitions
Recently, I arrived early to a training to sit, be in the space, and enjoy tea. I've also been starting my mornings by drinking a glass of water and then doing a qigong morning practice.
— Cat L., social change facilitator
How People Are Rehumaning Their Lives
Real stories from people reclaiming their time, attention, and connection by rehumaning their lives.
How are you rehumaning?
What are you doing to make yourself and those in your care feel healthier, happier, and whole? Share your rehumaning story or strategy for the chance to be featured on this site and Substack.
Stopping to Watch the Sunset
Last night, my husband and I turned our porch swing to the west and just sat there watching the sunset for a half hour.
— Cara M., homeschooling mom
Choosing to Move Close to Family
We decided it's time to pick up and move closer to family, so we're trying to make that happen. Working full-time with little kids away from any family just feels impossible sometimes.
— Allie F., mom & nonprofit leader