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Today’s big idea is that a really helpful way to feel less overwhelmed and overworked during the holidays–for those things you can’t outsource, minimize, or ignore, as I talked about on Monday–is to make peace with the doing. Meaning, focus… more →
Today’s big idea is that you can really up your enjoyment of the holidays by getting really clear on what it is about them that you love. Then try to focus on those things–and letting everything else recede in to… more →
Finding self acceptance isn’t easy to do, especially when you are constantly judging yourself. That’s why today I’m interviewing Suzanne Kingsbury. Suzanne is the founder of Gateless writing, a method of teaching the art and craft of writing that melds… 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 →
Today’s big idea is that in this pandemic summer, when we still can’t really predict what the fall, winter and spring ahead will be like, and yet we theoretically are out of the worst of it, is a very transitional… 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 better person principle is number one because it underscores everything else. And that is that being a better person is NOT about being a perfect person. Truthfully, it’s not even about being a good person–it’s only about being better…. 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 →