How to tell if it’s the end of the road or not — When we say we want to be loved, many of us mean we want to feel understood. We long for someone in this crazy world to “get” us. Maybe, we think, there’s someone out there who understands us in a way no one else ever has. We hope so. And…

Or at least really, really try. — I know I’d be happier if I didn’t let these things get to me. If I stopped taking them personally. They aggravate me, worry me, and honestly make me feel like a failure as a parent. Even after reading numerous articles and books to find out what to expect and…

Break bad habits and create good ones, easily — What if, by choosing what seems easier to do, you could more readily break bad habits or start good ones? Well, it turns out you can, by employing the “Principle of Least Effort”. And oh, how I wish I’d learned about this a long time ago. Here’s how the American…

A simple way to tell if someone’s really a friend — When my daughter was in elementary school, one of her teachers kept a jar of marbles on her desk. She put marbles in the jar when the class behaved. When they didn’t, she took some marbles out. …

They’re far more powerful than pedicures and comfort food — The last thing you need is another to-do list. You probably already have a bunch of those, and each one seems to be never-ending. What I’m about to share is not a to-do list. Instead, it’s a list of things I’d like you to permit yourself to do, and not…

And a controversial life choice that helps — The loneliness of introverts can feel and look different than the loneliness of extroverts. Some might not even recognize it as loneliness. But even though we introverts like, and even need, to be alone, it doesn’t mean we don’t occasionally feel lonely. Introverts can feel lonely in a group and…

How many do you have? — It might be nice if we all knew how to get along and maintain our relationships through instinct. Many other animals on the planet seem to survive purely by instinct. Whales, eels, sea turtles, penguins, and other birds can travel thousands of miles and back with no help. …

You haven’t tried it because it’s counterintuitive. — There’s a misconception in our society that not feeling “in love” signifies your relationship isn’t working. Or that it might even be entirely over. The truth is, it’s unrealistic for you and your partner to expect one another to maintain the same level of loving feelings for one another throughout…

And some might just help restore your faith in humanity too — Like many people, I’ve had a love/hate relationship with social media. I don’t want to give it up completely, but I’m often exploring ways of making it better in my life. For all the negatives one can point out about the hours we lose to scrolling whichever platform has us…