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This week on the podcast, I’m talking about perfectionism. Because as honorable as it is to care about being a better person and to give a shit about bringing your best and making a difference, we can go overboard with… more →
Today’s big idea is that the things about you that don’t fit an image of perfection are actually a source of strength. They are often actually what you’re here to help other people with. Distilled into one catchy phrase, your… more →
This week on the podcast I’m definitely taking a 180 degree pivot from last week’s theme of fun to talk about…anger. Because, I’m guessing you’ve noticed, anger is having a moment. It just feels that collective anger. Like sea levels,… more →
Today’s big idea is that there can be many, many reasons why you might feel angry on a regular basis. And these are helpful to be aware of because I think we can kind of wave anger off as just… more →
Today’s big idea is that one of the problems with wellness is that it’s freaking expensive. And for that reason, it’s also elitist. You’re reading the transcript of an episode of the How to Be a Better Person podcast. If… more →
One meditation technique that you can use to reset your ability to pay attention is to take 10 mindful breaths with no thinking. That’s it. No sitting for 20 minutes or 30 minutes. No having your foot fall asleep. You… more →
I know a lot of people got thrown off of regular exercise during the pandemic because gyms closed. Maybe you walked or ran or rode your bike in the early days of lockdown but then winter set in and it… more →
The sustained stress, anxiety, isolation, and burnout of the pandemic affected mental health for so very many of us, especially for essential workers, parents who had to manage their kids’ schooling as well as their own work, and people who… more →
Today’s big idea is that there are two primary ways to have more money in your pocket–you can spend less, or you can earn more. Or, you can do both. So really we’re talking about three ways. But for simplicity’s… more →
Today’s big idea is that we all make financial mistakes. This is a given. No one has a track record of doing the precisely right thing with their money 100% of the time. It’s really really easy to make financial… more →