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Category Archives: Health
Procrastination? I Don’t Know Her.
When you realize your future self is just another version of present you – someone who’s resilient and able to handle what comes their way – you escape the trap of procrastination and its twin, precrastination.
“Do, Want, Want, Do”: A Simple Framework Inspired By My Toddler and His Green Ukelele
The four questions I’m using to spot hidden influences and make it simpler to align my actions with my authentic self. Plus, a new research-focused column and book recommendations.
The Prediction Fallacy
There’s comfort in the control we feel when we think we know what will happen in the future. But the freedom of surrender can be even better.
Healing Takes Time. Why Do We Act Like It Doesn’t?
Underestimating the pace of healing can set us up for frustration and impatience.
I Just Had Surgery: Here’s How I’m Seeking Ease During Difficult Times
I’m learning you don’t have to do life in hard mode, even when things are hard.
The Makings of a Journalist
This month brought my debuts in two major digital health publications: Everday Health and Health.
I Went From Exhausted To Energetic. Here’s How.
The four simple strategies of REST can help anyone sleep better tonight
Tired
If you feel tired, maybe it’s because you need to rest.
Is Social Media The New Smoking?
Like cigarettes, social media is ubiquitous (69% adults at last count). We use it compulsively. We use it to socialize. We use it to blow off steam. We use it to get a jolt of energy. Like We use it to numb out.