What surviving near-fatal postpartum complications taught me about finding purpose. Plus: My monthly mental health research column and recommended reading.
Category Archives: Inspiration
It’s Just Nature: How I Stopped Raging at CVS (And You Can Too)
One essay on remixing mindfulness to deal with pharmacy frustration, two new articles on mental health, and three books you’ll want to read.
Do You Ever Wonder What Might Have Been?
What research in psychology says about how we process the past, plus two new articles from me, and three books you’ll want to read.
Spring Overload: When Feeling Grateful Is Too Much To Ask
Why it’s hard to feel grateful when you’re stressed, new articles on mental health, and three books you won’t want to miss.
The Moon Is Taking Off With Us
Childhood wisdom, air pollution’s impact on brain health, science-backed procrastination tips, new bipolar research, and three books showcasing brain science and incredible storytelling.
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.
How To Get Unstuck from Stress
Noticing early signs of overwhelm can help you restore healthy emotional flow in your life.
The Zone of Acceptability
To practice psychological flexibility and heal perfectionism, embrace the range of possibilities between failure and flawless.