What I learned from my new Google knowledge panel (It’s not what you think). Plus three great books to read right now — including one of the best ones I’ve read all year.
Category Archives: Emotional Well-being
Riot of Articles
Learn the latest on how social media use impacts kids and teen’s mental health, what to do to help kids stuck on a therapy waitlist, why it’s almost always worth practicing optimism — and when you should pull back to avoid toxic positivity. Oh! And books! I have 3 to recommend to you.
37 Reminders
Emotional wellness advice I need to hear on my 37th birthday. Maybe it’ll help you too?
On The Stairs
Pressure on mothers to “be present” or “enjoy the moment” with their kids can induce shame. But a bigger, more compassionate view offers an antidote.
How I’m Adapting A Concept From Exposure Therapy To Help Me Set Boundaries At Work
The exposure therapy hack that’s helping me set professional boundaries, plus two new product reviews from me, and three books I recommend.
What’s In A Word?
Why responsive is my word of the year, why sadness isn’t as bad as you think, and the three books I can’t stop thinking about this month.
2022 in Review
How do you measure success in a year?
The Makings of a Journalist
This month brought my debuts in two major digital health publications: Everday Health and Health.
Unprogramming Precrastination
How I’m dealing with my anxious need to finish work right away.
Awe and Oaks
Greet the edges of your understanding with awe, not angst.