I’ve developed a simple but powerful morning practice that has changed me. It has made me a calmer, better focused, happier, more mentally flexible, and creative person. It takes anywhere from 20 to 45 minutes to do this practice, but trust me, this morning practice is time well spent. It usually feels hard at first, […]
At the start of a new year, I usually feel pressure to set goals. We are sold this idea that, if you want to go places in life, goal-setting is absolutely essential. For many years, I enthusiastically attended workshops with other goal-setting enthusiasts, where I wrote long (and overwhelming) lists of goals. But towards the […]
Over 10 years ago, I interviewed a woman who was addicted to her phone. For context, she was a sales manager who used a BlackBerry phone for work (a fancy, expensive device at the time). Every minute of the interview, her phone pinged with a notification or she received an email alert on her laptop. […]
Humans do better when they avoid toxic products. Unless you’re a superhero in a Marvel film, no one benefits from exposure to asbestos, lead paint, tobacco, and radioactive substances. Toxic products are just like toxic people. It’s best to steer clear of them if you can. If you can’t avoid them, then it’s wise to […]
