The exposure therapy hack that’s helping me set professional boundaries, plus two new product reviews from me, and three books I recommend.
Category Archives: Emotional Well-being
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.
The Curiosity Cure
When you feel irritable, leverage curiosity’s effect on the brain to feel good instead.
The Cocktail Party in Your Head
Is your brain bursting at the seams with thoughts, not all of them helpful? Applying an old psychological skill in a new way might help you listen to the wisest parts of yourself.
Overlapping Timelines
On wonder, excellent books, and songs for joy and connection.
New From Me, Your Curated Reading List, & Something Delightful
New newsletter format: You’ll get Emily’s latest writing, a curated reading list, and something delightful delivered straight to your inbox on the last Thursday of every month.