We’ve all heard the phrase “carpe diem” – seize the day. It’s plastered on coffee mugs, thrown around in graduation speeches, and hashtagged on Instagram. But what does it mean to live in the moment? For years, I thought it was about spontaneous adventures, saying yes to every invitation, filling each day with excitement. I… Read More »Seize the day: How to live in the moment
The prevailing wisdom has always been clear: success = hard work + long hours. Want to write a book, start a business, get in the best shape of your life? Then buckle up and get ready to toil without ceasing. Breaks are for the weak and unmotivated. But what if our work-till-you-drop cultural ethos has… Read More »The power of planned breaks for your productivity
Your life overflows with tales begging to be shared. Tales of love, loss, discovery, and transformation that pulse within you, yearning for the page. Writing a memoir means cracking yourself open, dusting for the truth inside your bones. Because the real marrow of memoir isn’t the events themselves – the victories and bruises and plot… Read More »How to write your memoir
Sleep isn’t a luxury – it’s a fundamental human need, as essential as air, water, and food. When we sleep well, we think more clearly, manage our emotions better, and have the resilience to handle life’s curveballs. But for many of us, sleep is elusive. Stress, screens, and packed schedules conspire to keep us wired… Read More »Simple ways to sleep better tonight
If you are not making mistakes, you’re not learning anything new. When was the last time you made a mistake? I’ve made a lot of mistakes trying to figure things out. It can be frustrating and embarrassing, but I know my mistakes are important contributions to my learning. I’ve learned not to fret about it… Read More »Learning through mistakes: From Einstein to Edison
As a kid, I dreamed of all the spectacular things that would make me happy when I grew up. But the older I get, the more sharply I see it: The good life isn’t found on glossy bucket lists or distant horizons. It’s hidden in plain sight, scattered like pennies throughout the moments of our… Read More »50 moments of joy that money can’t buy
Last month, Morning Brew hit 4 million subscribers – a milestone that started with just two college students sending news roundups to their classmates. What makes some newsletters grow exponentially while others struggle to maintain open rates? To answer this, we interviewed 25 successful newsletter creators with combined subscriber bases of over 10 million readers.… Read More »15 key takeaways for newsletter success from industry experts
Do you feel overwhelmed by piles of papers, bills, and to-dos? You’re not alone. Many struggle to stay on top of life’s endless paperwork and tasks. But a simple solution can bring order to the chaos: The Sunday Basket. This game-changing system, created by professional organizer Lisa Woodruff, has helped thousands of people reclaim their… Read More »The Sunday basket organizing system
Why just stand around waiting for your morning brew to drip through? Those few minutes are the perfect window for sneaking in some energizing exercises. No fancy equipment is needed. From pulse-pumping countertop push-ups to balance-building single-leg stands, you can do plenty of quick, effective moves while the coffee is in the making. Stretch, strengthen,… Read More »Exercise routines to do while your coffee brews
Self-awareness is a double-edged sword. It can cut through the fog of our habitual existence, slicing away years of passive living, revealing truths we’ve long ignored. It’s a mirror that reflects who we are and who we could have been and still might become. Standing in the present, feeling the weight of missed opportunities and… Read More »The uncomfortable reality of a life unlived
