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.
Category Archives: Inspiration
“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.
38 Lessons for My 38th Birthday (Reader’s Version)
A big birthday list of lessons and advice inspired by books I read during my 38th year.
What I Do When I Feel Ashamed
How a research-backed technique can help you overcome out-of-control self-judgment
To Deal With Emotional Triggers On Your Own, Try The Five Whys
A DIY strategy for emotional excavation to support mental health and gain insight that you can use by yourself
On Creating A Clearing
The contexts in which we find ourselves have a profound impact on our emotions. How can we harness this insight for improved well-being?
I Signed Up For A Race And All I Got Was This Lousy Mood Boost
Why signing up for a canceled race is one of the best things I’ve done for my mental health.