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
Life is preparation for judgment in the afterlife. (Because nothing says “meaningful existence” like having your organs preserved in fancy jars.) Seeking immortality is futile, so make peace with mortality and enjoy life’s pleasures. (The quest for eternal life ends with “enjoy the beer.”) Life is an endless cycle of rebirth until you get it… Read More »Why Are We Here? 5,000 Years of Meanings
The most harmful relationship in your life isn’t with your ex, your boss, or that friend who always puts you down. It’s with your own mind. You wouldn’t tolerate a person who followed you everywhere, constantly pointing out your flaws, predicting your failures, and reminding you of past mistakes. You’d call it harassment. You’d get… Read More »How to stop rumination and negative self-talk
I became an expert on snoring at age seven. That’s when my father’s thunderous nighttime roars first drove me to sleep with a pillow wrapped around my head. Mom had already retreated to the guest bedroom years earlier. A “sleep divorce” before that term existed. Every family gathering or vacation meant strategic bedroom assignments, with… Read More »10 proven ways to stop snoring and sleep better tonight
What’s the secret to a happy, lasting relationship? Some say it’s compatibility and having common values, goals and interests to bond over. Others claim the key is physical chemistry and passion. Still others emphasize acts of service, gift-giving, or quality time. While all those factors matter, there’s a foundational element that often gets overlooked: Good… Read More »The 20-minute connection ritual every couple needs
My father taught me to finish what I started, and I took this lesson seriously for school projects and personal goals. It worked well through college, my career and into my forties. But somewhere along the way, this rule turned toxic. I found myself finishing books I hated, watching TV shows long after they stopped… Read More »When to let go of your goal
What happens to your brain after 14 days without internet? Scientists asked this question, recruiting 467 participants to block mobile internet access for two weeks. The results shocked both researchers and volunteers alike. Mental health improved more than standard antidepressant treatments. Focus and attention sharpened to levels matching people ten years younger. Life satisfaction scores… Read More »The 2-week offline mental health boost
If life isn’t working, you need better habits, the right productivity system, or a new morning ritual. Success stories fuel this myth. Tales of individual achievements that ignore how the background, wealth and social networks create every opportunity in the first place. Our fixation on improving ourselves has become our cultural obsession. Yet despite all… Read More »You can’t meditate your way out of this
A groundbreaking study has uncovered a secret that can change how you work. Workflow music doesn’t just sound good. It rewires your brain for peak performance. Forget downing another espresso or forcing yourself through gruelling late nights. The key to unlocking your most efficient and motivated self is hitting play on the right tunes. The… Read More »Workflow music to boost your productivity
