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Today’s big idea is, no surprise about gratitude. After all, it’s Thanksgiving in the US. Essentially a national day of gratitude. Thanksgiving is my favorite family holiday because it’s really about coming together and sharing a good meal. And there’s… more →
Today I’m talking to Becky Karush about the power of reading for our mental health and overall wellbeing. Becky is the founder of Read to Me Literary Arts, where she hosts group writing salons, which I attend and am devoted… more →
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 better person principle is that being a better person is a choice. Here’s what I mean. Have you ever had a moment where you look at someone who did something you admire or that you just respect in general… more →
Today’s better person principle is that there’s a time and place for everything, and that includes a time to NOT be focused on being a better person. That’s right: You don’t have to be a better person ALL the time…. more →
Today’s better person principle is that raising your awareness is nearly always the first step in being better. Awareness is a long word with a lot of syllables, but all it really means is seeing without judgment. Even though it’s… more →
Today’s big idea is that it’s really easy to be meaner online than you are in real life. You’re reading the transcript of an episode of the How to Be a Better Person podcast. If you’d rather listen, click the… more →
Today’s big idea is one question to ask yourself to help you disengage from feeling angry long enough to be able to determine what you can do about it. First I just want to say that if you are feeling… more →
Today’s big idea is that each of us has an ‘anger story,’ or a set of beliefs about anger that we’ve been carrying around since we were little. And those beliefs influence how we experience and interact with anger. By… more →
Today’s big idea we’re focusing on is the good and the bad of texting and emails when it comes to keeping relationships strong with the people we know and love. Just to be clear, I’m not talking about dating, as… more →