Struggling with the demands of being a doctor, Ali Abdaal was burning out. He realized that he needed to feel better, not work harder, and his philosophy of “feel-good productivity” was born. Our latest Instaread shares some practical tips. Better Goal Setting You’ve probably heard of SMART goal setting: making your targets specific, measurable, attainable, […]
How to manage anxiety 😅
Anxiety is not a sign of weakness. It’s a common experience that many people have, but hide out of shame. Suffering in silence doesn’t help anyone, and often makes things worse. Let’s look at some practical strategies for coping with anxiety and preventing panic attacks. Lean In It may sound counterintuitive, but stop resisting your […]
Let’s solve the communication crisis
Have you noticed that we’re experiencing an international curiosity deficit? In our digitally connected world, genuine human communication is lacking. By learning to listen carefully and ask good questions, we can bridge the gap, build better relationships, and learn a lot along the way. Deep Listening Listening is hard work. It’s not a passive activity, […]
The science of awe
When was the last time you experienced a real sense of wonder or awe? Psychology professor Dacher Keltner believes that awe is the key to living a fulfilling, happy life. Even simple experiences like looking at the stars can increase your sense of wellbeing as well as reduce chronic inflammation and diseases. Here’s an easy idea […]
How to find peace this season
Spending time with our families during the holidays can be a source of great joy—but it can be difficult, too. Our most dysfunctional relationships tend to flare up at this time of year, which is often compounded by mental health and substance abuse issues. How can we set aside our expectations and focus on our […]
How to fix your inner child
Should we blame more of our adult problems on our parents? We’re kidding — that’s going too far — but family and relationship therapist Vienna Pharaon believes that many of our problems and destructive patterns in adulthood can be traced back to conflicts we experienced as children. The good news is that, as adults, we […]
Is your kid a genius? 📚
Everyone wants to believe that their child is a genius. Alas, it isn’t so. But chess prodigy Lászlö Polgár says that genius is cultivated, not taught. All three of his kids are chess masters. How’d he do it? You’re Never Too Young to Be an Expert Polgár recommends finding a narrow specialty for your children, […]
You were born to fail
As a cop, Secret Service agent, politician, television show host, and podcaster, Dan Bongino has failed his way through a lot of high-profile jobs. In fact, he believes that learning from those failures is what gave his career real momentum. His new memoir explores the alchemy of transforming mistakes into gold. Failing Is Teamwork You might […]
No one’s beyond help
As we scroll through aspirational accounts on Instagram or TikTok — or slap on our own smiles for the next holiday gathering — it can be hard to remember how common depression is. That sense of isolation is a cruel illusion. After Marsha Linehan survived her own suicidal depression, she developed a new approach for […]
How to manage your happiness
You might think that happiness comes naturally to a rich celebrity like Oprah Winfrey. But even she has her problems. In researching her latest book, Oprah realized that happiness is not a state of being. It’s a state of doing. That means we need to actively work to achieve happiness rather than just waiting around for […]
