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. 

From Self-Judgement to Self-Compassion

Mindfulness is great. Mostly. But being aware of your thoughts can be downright painful, especially when they’re full of self-judgement. Self-compassion can help.

On The Stairs

Pressure on mothers to “be present” or “enjoy the moment” with their kids can induce shame. But a bigger, more compassionate view offers an antidote.

We Shouldn’t Praise Each Other For Doing Things That Look Hard

We should praise each other for doing things that ARE hard.