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The cardio speech training method
One morning, I had to present a project but woke up twenty minutes behind schedule. I grabbed my notes and sprinted across campus...
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...
Read more fiction books to improve your social skills and empathy
Today, I watched my daughter fight a dragon. She sat cross-legged on our porch swing, book propped open, completely still except for...
The visual 1-3-Nexts mind mapping your 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 lists...
How to 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 never...
The 90-10 rule for conflict reduction
Scientists who study couples in conflict labs have noticed something strange: partners rarely fight about what they think...
Get some morning sunshine for better sleep and energy
At my lowest point, falling asleep at 3 AM and dragging through each workday, I stumbled across research about morning light...
Minimalist wardrobe - Decision fatigue
According to a poll by Marks & Spencer, American women spend an average of about 17 minutes each day deciding what to wear (men...
When you eat matter - Time restricted eating
Your body processes the same meal differently at 8 AM versus 8 PM. The identical breakfast that energizes you on Monday might spike...
Swearing makes you stronger
“No pain, no gain.” “Don’t rest between sets.” “Protein within 30 minutes or your workout is...
The 5-minute preparation hack to beat procrastination
A 5-minute end-of-day ritual can eliminate procrastination by separating planning from doing, making starting tomorrow’s work...
What to do when you procrastinate
You’re either being productive (good) or procrastinating (bad). You’re either working on what matters, or you’re...
Boost your workout results with correct music
You’ve bought the shoes and downloaded the apps. Paid for the gym membership. Read the fitness articles and watched the...
How daytime movement impacts your sleep
My doctor never mentioned movement when I complained about my sleep. She suggested cutting caffeine, keeping a regular schedule, and...
Make connecting a daily habit
I stood in the middle of Mark’s massive penthouse, staring out at the skyline through floor-to-ceiling windows. Everything...