Why do we reserve our gentlest responses for the youngest among us—and what would change if we didn’t? Plus: New mental health research to give you hope and recommended reading.
Tag Archives: motherhood
Seasons Change: Accepting What You Can’t Control
Falling trees, growing kids, and how to cope with change. Plus one new article on the link between mental and physical health and three books to shift your perspective.
You Don’t Need A Why: Reflections Four Years After Almost Dying
What surviving near-fatal postpartum complications taught me about finding purpose. Plus: My monthly mental health research column and recommended reading.
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.
Healing Takes Time. Why Do We Act Like It Doesn’t?
Underestimating the pace of healing can set us up for frustration and impatience.