Not Every Bad Day Needs Fixing
Some days are just bad days. You wake up tired or irritated for no particular reason. Things that normally wouldn’t bother you suddenly do. You don’t feel motivated, grateful, or particularly happy. And almost...
Some days are just bad days. You wake up tired or irritated for no particular reason. Things that normally wouldn’t bother you suddenly do. You don’t feel motivated, grateful, or particularly happy. And almost...
We are constantly surrounded by images of what a good life is supposed to look like: beautiful places, successful careers, expensive dinners, exotic vacations, celebrations, and achievements. Without realizing it, we can begin to...
Many of the burdens we carry aren’t created by life. They’re created by our ego. The need to be right. To look successful. To avoid mistakes. To protect our image. To prove we belong....
Think about the people who have shaped your life. A teacher who believed in you before you believed in yourself. A manager who gave you a chance. A friend who listened when you needed...
I have a kind of (dangerous) superpower: I can sense the mood of a room within a few seconds of walking into it. Although it’s probably more pronounced in my case, the truth is...
Have you ever noticed that sometimes life is going well, yet your body acts as if something is about to go wrong? I do. Quite a lot lately. Our work is under control. Our...
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 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,...
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...
There are moments in life that remind us that love and grief are inseparable. The deeper we love, the deeper we grieve. Last week, my family and I said goodbye to Baloo, our beautiful...