What if the Most Powerful Drug We Have Isn’t a Drug?
We have a treatment that can shrink blocked arteries, prevent and extend life after cancer, and protect memory and cognition as we age. Almost nobody gets a prescription for it.
September is the New January
5 power moves for forming a habit that sticks, none of which involve trying harder. The problem is never your discipline. I swear.
A Two-Minute Bedtime Habit That Measurably Reduces Burnout
Exhausted health care workers practiced for fifteen days, and a year later, researchers could still detect the benefits.
How to Disappoint People
There’s no single moment when we finally give ourselves permission to prioritize our own needs. It's something we renew, quietly, over and over. Here's how to start.
How Self-Awareness Makes Every Habit Easier
Whether we’ve been trying to improve our exercise, eating, sleep, or happiness, self-reflection is one of the most practical tools we have.
How to Deal with Discomfort
The most effective response to a hard feeling is the one your instincts will fight hardest.
Why Work Friendship Matters More Than You Might Think
I'm a sociologist who studies human connection for a living — and I still thought I didn't need work friends. Then the worst year of my life changed my mind.
Your New Year’s Resolution Didn’t Fail—Your Timing Was Off
Most people don’t fail at their resolutions because they lack willpower. They fail because they’re quietly committed to something that conflicts with their goal.
The Key to Effective Apologies
People make mistakes in relationships all the time. Not just bad people, or weak people. All people.
Why It’s Generous to Ask for a Favor
Asking for favors can strengthen your connections to other people.