Scientists who study couples in conflict labs have noticed something strange: partners rarely fight about what they think they’re fighting about. That argument that starts with “You never take out the trash” or “Why didn’t you call me back?” almost never ends there. Within minutes, couples spiral into accusations about respect, care, and whether they… Read More »The 90-10 Rule of Conflict
At my lowest point, falling asleep at 3 AM and dragging through each workday, I stumbled across research about morning light therapy. Most studies focused on expensive light boxes, but some mentioned natural sunlight as an alternative. With nothing to lose, I started taking 30-minute walks immediately after waking up. The first two days, nothing… Read More »Start Your Morning Sunshine Habit
According to a poll by Marks & Spencer, American women spend an average of about 17 minutes each day deciding what to wear (men are not far behind, spending an average of 13 minutes on their daily outfit choices). This amounts to approximately four days per year and six months over a lifetime spent on… Read More »Build Your Minimalist Wardrobe
Your body processes the same meal differently at 8 AM versus 8 PM. The identical breakfast that energizes you on Monday might spike your blood sugar on Wednesday if eaten three hours later. The chicken salad that satisfies you at noon might disrupt your sleep when eaten at midnight. Your body doesn’t just care about… Read More »When You Eat Is Just As Important As What You Eat
“No pain, no gain.” “Don’t rest between sets.” “Protein within 30 minutes or your workout is wasted.” The fitness world overflows with pseudoscience passed from one sweaty person to another. But sometimes, buried under all that bro-science lies an actual truth waiting for research to catch up. The habit of cursing during tough lifts falls… Read More »Swearing Makes You Stronger
Most productivity advice focuses on managing time, setting goals, or finding motivation. Yet these approaches miss something fundamental. The hardest part of any project isn’t doing the work – it’s starting the work. I learned this lesson while watching Laura Mae Martin, Google’s executive productivity advisor, coach some of the world’s smartest people through their… Read More »The 5-Minute Preparation Hack
You’re either being productive (good) or procrastinating (bad). You’re either working on what matters, or you’re wasting time. This black-and-white thinking dominates every productivity book, app and system on the market. For years, I saw my tendency to avoid big tasks as a moral failing. Why couldn’t I just buckle down and focus like everyone… Read More »Getting Things Done When You Don’t Want To
You’ve bought the shoes and downloaded the apps. Paid for the gym membership. Read the fitness articles and watched the workout videos. Yet you don’t move. After decades of fitness innovation, we’re still largely sedentary. The traditional solutions aren’t working. There’s one simple solution that can solve this. Researchers at Brunel University found that properly… Read More »How music can boost your workout results
My doctor never mentioned movement when I complained about my sleep. She suggested cutting caffeine, keeping a regular schedule, and darkening my bedroom. All solid advice that barely helped. My sleep tracker still showed fragmented patterns and minimal deep sleep. What many sleep experts are only now beginning to understand is that sleep quality begins… Read More »Use daytime movement to shape your sleep
I stood in the middle of Mark’s massive penthouse, staring out at the skyline through floor-to-ceiling windows. Everything around me screamed success. Expensive art on the walls, designer furniture, and a kitchen that would make a professional chef jealous. “Pretty amazing place you’ve got here,” I said, accepting the glass of wine he handed me.… Read More »Make connecting a habit
