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Why less is more when it comes to gifts
I find that Christmas (and “the holidays” more generally) are massive goal crushers. It’s hard to eat well, work out, meditate, or pack your lunch in the midst of all the extra co... Read More
Is it worth it to go to the holiday party?
Every single year I waffle back and forth about the company Holiday party. Should I go? Should I keep that time for myself since it’s such a crazy time of year? Will anyone care if I go? ... Read More
The power of the simple list to cut your Holiday spending significantly
It’s December and because I am not a power shopper (did you know there are people who are DONE shopping at Thanksgiving? Big props.) that means it’s time to get serious about shopping fo... Read More
Psychology suggests the best way to change your life is through a series of small experiments
Initially published on Quartz, September 21. During my 20s, I didn’t give much thought to money. I was in grad school for a long time—seven years total between my masters and PhD—and I assumed ... Read More
3 books that changed the way I think about change
About once a month I do a workshop about change at the Brooklyn Brainery. One of the most common questions I get at the end of every workshop is “How can I learn more about this?” I s... Read More
Three secrets to being happy at 39 that my Grandmother taught me
Today I am 39 years old. My daughter woke up at 5:30 am, leapt out of bed and tore into my room. “HAPPY BIRTHDAY!” She said. She had brought her blanket and was settling in for a good ... Read More
My missing morning routine
All over the internet you can find people touting how their morning rituals are helping them to be more productive and feel saner. I agree! A morning routine can set you up for success and really lay ... Read More
The true story of how I went from really bad to pretty good
I work in education, an industry obsessed with “outcomes.” There are outcomes for students (Are you College and Career Ready?) and outcomes for teachers (Are you Highly Effective?). And then, ju... Read More