Learning to Separate Feedback from Self-Worth
The quote, often attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt, “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent,” is one of those ideas that sounds simple at first but becomes more complex the longer you think about it. On the surface, it suggests that our self-worth belongs to us and that other people’s opinions only have […]
You Can’t Do Anything With Information You Don’t Have
Why Knowing More Can Change Everything, and Why Sometimes Knowing Less Is Better There is a simple phrase that carries more wisdom than it first appears: You can’t do anything with information you don’t have. At first glance, it sounds obvious. Of course, we cannot act on information we do not possess. But when you […]
What Is It About Watching Someone Else’s Success?Why Their Win Feels Like It’s Ours Too
There is something powerful about watching someone else succeed. It shows up in familiar moments. A student walking across a stage to receive a diploma. A teammate is celebrating after months of effort. A friend reached a goal they once doubted they could achieve. Even when we are not directly involved, these moments often stir […]
Why You Should Eat Chocolate After Your Run: The Science of Sticking to Healthy Habits
With spring right around the corner, many people are thinking about improving their health and getting more active. For most people, it can be tough to start. It feels daunting. It feels hard. We have our ways of doing things— our habits. Some habits are good and others not-so-much. Whether the habits we have help […]
The Ups and Downs of New Year’s Resolutions
Ah, New Year’s resolutions—the tradition that feels like a fresh notebook, a blank canvas, or hitting the “reset” button on life. Every year, as December fades into January, millions of us set goals with the best of intentions. But resolutions can be a mixed bag: they inspire some and stress out others. So let’s break […]
