When It’s OK to Be a Bad Person
Right after I launched my How to Be a Better Person podcast, I was re-connecting with a college friend. She asked what I was up to. I shared that I had just started the podcast. She said, “Oh, I need… more →
What Motivates You?
What helps you get going on the things you need to and want to do (even when you might not feel like you want to do them in that moment)? In other words, what motivates you? It’s a question that… more →
You Matter. Own That.
There’s so much happening in the world at large, in America, and in your community that feel very high stakes—climate change, elections, tolerance. It’s a lot to reckon with. And it’s awfully easy and tempting to wonder, But what can I… more →
How to Develop a Morning Routine that Doesn’t Feel Like Groundhog Day
You know you really should have a morning routine that sets you up for a successful rest of the day, and that hitting the snooze button three times each morning doesn’t count. And if you’re like 2/3 of American adults… more →
The 5 Most Popular “How to Be a Better Person” Podcast Episodes in 2019
When I’m putting together the list of upcoming episodes for my podcast, I’m always trying to choose something that will have a broad appeal and be widely useful. Like a proud mom, I want all my offspring to be popular!… more →
5 Ways to Be of Service for MLK Day
This coming weekend is three days long in America because Monday is Martin Luther King, Jr. day. Because King was such a powerful model for being of service to others, a great way to honor his legacy is to do… more →
7 Books That Made Me a Better Person in 2019
Hoo doggie do I love lying in bed and reading a book. I had been doing so little of this cherished activity that I set a goal to read 52 books in 2019 and I am happy to report that… more →
9 Gifts to Help You Be a Better Person, for any Budget
Whether you need a gift to give for Christmas, Hanukah, a birthday, or graduation, why not give something that helps your recipient be their best self? I mean, there’s a time and a place for everything—some gifts should definitely… more →
5 Ways to Be a Better Person While Running Errands
No matter what time of year it is, errands are an unavoidable part of life. (And with the gift-giving season at its peak there are more errands to be run than ever.) And running errands can be unpleasant: Someone takes… more →
5 Podcasts That Help You Be a Better Person in 10 Minutes or Less
The crazier this world gets, the more motivated I am to become a better person. After all, you can’t change the world. You can only be the change to wish to see in the world. (Thanks, Gandhi, for putting that… more →