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The 90-10 rule for conflict reduction

The 90-10 Rule of Conflict

    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

    Get some morning sunshine for better sleep and energy

    Start Your Morning Sunshine Habit

      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

      Minimalist wardrobe - Decision fatigue

      Build Your Minimalist Wardrobe

        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

        Swearing makes you stronger

        Swearing Makes You Stronger

          “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

          The 5-minute preparation hack to beat procrastination

          The 5-Minute Preparation Hack

            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