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HALT method for managing stress
Making thousands of daily decisions drains your mental resources, but the HALT method offers a simple 4-step check-in to prevent bad...
The ONE thing goal setting 7-step method by Gary Keller
Gary Keller’s ONE Thing method teaches you to focus on a single priority using a 7-level framework that connects your biggest...
Wlaking backwards for health, fitness and brain benefits
Here’s something that might shake things up: Try walking backward. Yes, really. And no, this isn’t some fitness gimmick...
Use the wisdom from empty boat fable to control your anger
You’re cruising down the highway, music playing, coffee in the cupholder. A silver Honda suddenly swerves into your lane...
Get an accountability partner for improved performance and motivation
You know that workout you keep putting off? The one where just thinking about it makes you want to scroll through your phone...
The intentional friends list for initating friends meetups
You know that friend you keep meaning to catch up with? The one where months slip by, and you think, “I should really text...
Light exposure for better sleep and more energy throughout your day
You drag yourself out of bed feeling like garbage. The alarm went off 20 minutes ago. You’ve hit snooze three times. Your...
Exercise snack for better health and longevity
Exercise snacking, short bursts of movement throughout your day, can improve fitness as effectively as longer workouts, with...
The SMART goals framework for achieving your goals
We’ve all done it. Started something that mattered, Getting in shape, launching a project, building a new habit. The beginning...
Use soft fascination to restore your attention
You’ve been staring at your computer screen for hours, jumping between tasks, notifications pinging every few minutes. You...
How to manage your energy for a productive day
You’ve color-coded your calendar, prioritized tasks and added time blocks for deep work. Then Monday hits and by 2 PM...
The Bento method for focused work.
You start Monday with 47 tasks on your list. By Tuesday evening you’ve completed 12 of them. Wednesday adds 23 more. By Friday...
The comprehensible input method for learning a new language
A friend of mine spent three years taking Spanish classes. She memorized verb conjugations. She drilled vocabulary flashcards. She...
The Information Diet Audit to avoid Information overload
Your brain is drowning in information. Every notification, every news alert, every social media scroll adds another item to an...
How to start with self-awareness
You’ve probably heard that self-awareness is the foundation of personal growth. So you buy a journal, set aside time for...