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ness talks about life

everything is awful AKA existential dread AKA what’s a person to do?

June 5, 2026 nesskingsley

If you can't do it perfectly, at least do it badly ... (This is really just a post to help myself; to stave off the feeling of dread and the paralysis of fear.)

Tagged climate change, doom, existential dread, family, general depression, gloom, life, love, mental health, the news, the state of things, writingLeave a comment
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ness rambles

studying & working full time & writing books & having hobbies too – how i [don’t] do it all and how you can too

April 27, 2026 nesskingsley

I do have some advice. It's a touch unhinged and not medically approved, but there you go.

Tagged blog, books, life, love, mental health, studies, writing2 Comments
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ness talks about life

something sensational to read: keeping a diary

April 7, 2025April 5, 2025 nesskingsley

In a world where every thought is encouraged to be spilled onto social media, having some privacy of mind is invaluable.

Tagged diaries, diary, journal, journalling, mental health, writing5 Comments

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