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Want things to go well? Plan like a defensive pessimist
So often we underestimate the time and effort required to reach our goals. You can avoid that trap with realistic planning.
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8 months, 3 weeks ago
Snorkelling taught me stillness
Snorkelling at an unassuming beach sharpened my attention to detail, revealing the tiny spectacles unfolding beneath me.
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8 months, 3 weeks ago
A haunting in Brooklyn
At 25, I saw my grandfather’s ghost. At 52, I think of what it may mean to be a ghost.
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8 months, 3 weeks ago
For some with mental illness, it’s not always good to talk
Well-meaning campaigns urge openness and conversation about mental health struggles. But there are those who cherish silence.
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8 months, 3 weeks ago
At what point does the Santa myth become a harmful deception?
Exactly when and how children discover they’ve been duped makes an important difference to the revelatory experience.
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8 months, 3 weeks ago
How to start making music
It’s never too late to play an instrument or learn to sing. Take the leap from listener to maker in the way that suits you.
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8 months, 3 weeks ago
Who’s responsible for your attachment style?
Do attachment styles come from how our parents treated us? New research on attachment suggests there’s more to the story.
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8 months, 3 weeks ago
In the bustle of the city, we need more pockets of serenity
Stillness shouldn’t be something you only find in nature. Well-designed urban spaces can be good for the nervous system, too.
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8 months, 4 weeks ago
How cultural outsiders cope with the pain of feeling different
In therapy with people from immigrant families, I’ve seen the side effects of adaptation – and what it takes to break free.
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9 months ago
How to rest well
Taking a break isn’t lazy – learning to recharge is a skill that will allow you to enjoy a more creative, sustainable life.
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9 months ago