Be Your Own Friend
Imagine that someone you care deeply about comes to you after making a mistake. They tell you they failed an interview. They missed an important deadline. They embarrassed themselves during a presentation. They feel...
Monthly Archive: June 2026
So Busy Doing, We Forget Being
Lately, I’ve been thinking about how much of my life is spent doing things. My work and responsibilities demand action. Decisions to make. Problems to solve. People to support. There is always something that...
When Emotion Takes Control
When you get angry, you literally become less intelligent. “It’s biology” Psychologists call it an “amygdala hijack.” When the brain detects a threat, the emotional center takes control and temporarily suppresses the prefrontal cortex,...
No One Will Remember Your Productivity
We live in a world obsessed with productivity. We measure ourselves by accomplishments, efficiency, and how much we can fit into a day. Over time, productivity can become part of our identity. The problem...
