I live in a house with six other adults, a cat, and an agreement to be real with each other. I’ve learned a lot about group dynamics as we’ve supported one another during a pandemic, … Read More
What does “holding space” really mean? Part 1: How to become a more empathetic listener
Summary: I kept hearing people saying that they were “holding space” for me, but it took me months to understand what that really meant. In this post, I unpack that phrase. I’ll explain how to be … Read More
How to add multiple new habits at once—especially for ENTPs and ENFPs (Willpower Series Part 2)
Summary: I’d always read that new habits have to be developed one at a time. That didn’t work for me because I can never pick just one. Then I discovered a technique that lets me … Read More
How to get unstuck, develop habits, and change your behavior (Willpower Series Part 1)
Summary: This is the first post in my Willpower series. I explain how habits work and how to change them based on the latest research in behavioral psychology. My Willpower Series: This post offers an … Read More
Free your mind: Change the stories you tell yourself
Ever realize that you’ve been telling yourself a story for years that’s not actually true? There are stories about your actions: “I’ll go through that box of old notebooks someday” “I’ll get around to learning Chinese … Read More