How to Do a Dopamine Detox
While watching a movie I’d waited months to see, I caught myself doing something strange. I was scrolling Instagram, responding…
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Read fiction to improve your social skills
Today, I watched my daughter fight a dragon. She sat cross-legged on our porch swing, book propped open, completely still…
The visual 1-3-Nexts to-do list method
Traditional to-do lists lie flat on the page, but your work doesn’t. I spent years staring at traditional, linear task…
Make peace with your childhood trauma
Think about what drives you hardest. Your relentless work ethic. Your need to prove yourself. Your hunger for recognition that…
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…
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…
Build Your Minimalist Wardrobe
According to a poll by Marks & Spencer, American women spend an average of about 17 minutes each day deciding…
When You Eat Is Just As Important As What You Eat
Your body processes the same meal differently at 8 AM versus 8 PM. The identical breakfast that energizes you on…
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…
The 5-Minute End-of-Day Ritual
A 5-minute end-of-day ritual can eliminate procrastination by separating planning from doing, making starting tomorrow’s work almost automatic. Most productivity…