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This week on the podcast I am talking about how you — yes you — can use writing as a tool for personal growth. You’re reading the transcript of an episode of the How to Be a Better Person podcast…. more →
Today’s big idea is that while, yes, writing is a great way to get to know yourself better (something I’m talking more about in tomorrow’s interview with Kristen Manieri. Don’t miss this one!), it can also help you be more… more →
Today’s big idea is that, on any given day, you may sit down to write something that’s in your heart and on your mind and that alone is a complete and wonderful act–it’s so helpful to get some perspective on… more →
Even though you may get more comfortable with thinking of yourself as a writer (and I hope Monday’s episode, number 592 called How You–Yes You–Can Use Writing as a Tool for Personal Growth, helped with that; if you missed it,… more →
It’s really common to pride yourself on your ability to get things done. We live in a capitalist society, after all, where productivity and output is king. BUT, today I’m advocating for a scheduling technique that will switch from letting… more →
Sometimes the best way to understand something is to think about what it’s not. Similarly, to better understand where your attention is going, it can be helpful to think about what you are either consciously or unconsciously not paying attention… 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 →
There are all kinds of ways that you can get the benefits of being around and taking care of animals without necessarily committing to getting a pet. I mean, hey, we have a dog; I am all for getting a… more →
There are three ways having a pet makes you a better person. This isn’t just for my pet parent listeners. If you’ve been thinking about getting some kind of pet, maybe this episode will help give you a nudge. And… more →