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Sex for better sleep
I thought the message was always very clear: keep the hanky panky out of the bedroom if you want to catch quality Z’s. Sex...
The RISA framework for arguing and solving conflicts
The RISA framework is a 4-step method from a two-time world debate champion. Transforms arguments from confrontations you try to win...
No venting and calm down to reduce and control anger
When I moved away from home for the first time, loneliness wasn’t the only emotion that surprised me. Even more unexpected was...
Checklists
I used to think checklists were boring. They were the tedious stuff of supply closets and employee handbooks, a sign that you were...
The Navy SEAL sleep and napping technique
As a self-proclaimed night owl, I’ve always envied people who could fall asleep at the drop of a hat. You know the type...
The To-Do list braindump sleep hack
It’s 2 AM. You’re exhausted, but your mind won’t shut off. Thoughts of tomorrow’s meetings, unanswered...
The compliment sandwhich for better feedback and marriage
We’ve all been there. Your partner loads the dishwasher in a way that makes your eye twitch. Your coworker submits a report...
The Core 4 Method for Decluttering
Decluttering often feels like an all-or-nothing proposition. We assume we need to carve out days or weeks, roll up our sleeves, and...
The 10-10-10 rule for better sleep
I used to think the secret to a good night’s sleep was in the stuff – the perfect mattress, the cosiest pyjamas, the...
The one-foot blinded balance test
I was in my bathroom last Tuesday just standing on my left foot with my eyes shut counting out loud. One… Two…...
Get office plants for increased productivity
The plants in our office died on a Tuesday. Nobody noticed until Friday. We were too busy optimizing our calendars, upgrading our...
The first hour productivity hack
Most people spend their mornings like a pinball machine, bouncing between emails, social media, and random tasks. By 9 a.m., their...
Intentional boredom for increased creativity
Boredom has gotten a bad rap. We associate it with laziness, wasted time, and a lack of purpose. But what if we’ve been...
The password mantra hack for healing and growth
We all have passwords—those little gateways that let us into our digital worlds each day. We type them so often that they become...
The 10-minute brain boost before your exam
The clock is ticking, and your big exam starts in less than an hour. Every second counts, so you’re tempted to use each one...