1228 || 5 pillars of mindfulness
Today, I'm bringing you a blog post from Nicole Howard, who said this: "Ultimately, this [mindfulness] is a journey that will never end. We are constantly changing, and life around us is forever movin...
18 Sep 202412min
1227 || how to make friends (if you're awkward)
Making friends as an adult can feel overcomplicated, but I think it's because we've become increasingly self-aware of our weaknesses and not nearly self-aware enough of our strengths. Maybe it's time ...
17 Sep 202411min
1226 || confidence building theories
Today we're talking about some theories and paradoxes that help remind me that my insecurities are just a natural negative bias that many other people experience, and if we can take active strides tow...
16 Sep 202411min
1225 || do you even know how to be happy? (revisted)
today we revisit an older episode and discuss prioritizing what makes us feel good. if you're dwelling on all the shit that stresses you out in order to avoid it, you're focusing a LOT of attention on...
14 Sep 20247min
1224 || debating hacks (how to diffuse an argument)
Reasoning with the unreasonable can feel impossible, but here are some techniques to diffuse intense arguments and encourage others to challenge their own cognitive dissonance with curiosity and care....
13 Sep 202411min
1223 || how to reason with the unreasonable
How do we reason with someone who is experiencing cognitive dissonance? For example: I know people who claim to believe in free speech but also support banning pronoun usage, race discussion, and even...
12 Sep 202411min
1222 || active in love + happiness
love is an active process that involves engagement, gratitude, and practice. RESOURCE: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2008-15454-002RESOURCE: https://www.apa.org/topics/marriage-relationships/brain-on...
11 Sep 202410min
1221 || reasoning with the unreasonable
When we focus on curiosity, respect, and genuine understanding, we're more likely to bridge gaps with people we disagree with, but this takes practice. This means there is no room for contempt, defens...
10 Sep 202410min
