Gratitude That Changes Behavior: Prompts Tied to Actions (Sleep, Movement, Meals) Rather Than Vibes
Most of us have heard about gratitude, but it’s easy to think of it as just a warm, fuzzy feeling. … Read more
Building Distress Tolerance: Timed Discomfort Drills That Make Healthy Choices Easier Under Stress
Stressful moments can hit out of nowhere, and it’s not always easy to make healthy choices when you’re feeling overwhelmed. … Read more
The Compassionate Autopsy: Learn From a Slip Without Spiraling—Questions, Data, and Next Steps
Everyone makes mistakes, but when those mistakes happen in medicine or forensic work, the stakes feel a lot higher. The … Read more
The “Pause-Point” Ritual: A 30-Second Interruption That Cuts Mindless Eating at Home or Work
Ever find yourself reaching for a snack without really thinking about it? You know, the kind where you open the … Read more
Decision Fatigue Defense: Default Meals, Outfit Formulas, and Pre-Commitments for Evenings
Ever feel like your brain just shuts down by the time evening rolls around? You’ve made a million little choices … Read more
The “Why-Stack”: Link Health Habits to Three Higher Purposes to Strengthen Follow-Through
Ever feel like you start strong with a new health habit, only to fizzle out a few weeks later? It’s … Read more
Confidence by Design: Borrowed Beliefs, Past-Wins Logs, and Future-Self Letters That Stick
Building confidence isn’t just about feeling good; it’s about a deliberate process, a kind of confidence by design. We often … Read more
The Social Comparison Exit Strategy: Three Moves to Reclaim Your Attention and Energy
It started innocently enough, just a quick look here and there. I told myself it was harmless, a way to … Read more
Environmental Craving Cues You Didn’t Notice: Lighting, Sound, and Smell—And How to Change Them
We often think our habits are just about willpower, right? But it turns out, the world around us plays a … Read more
Savoring Skills: Turn Ordinary Meals Into Mindful Moments That Improve Satisfaction (and Reduce Seconds)
You know, sometimes eating feels like just another thing on the to-do list. We’re busy, right? So we shove food … Read more