5 ways that being kind to yourself is more productive than pushing yourself
Pushing yourself harder doesn’t actually mean you get more done. The good news is that there’s a better way. I call it “self-compassionate productivity”.
Tag: Happiness
What kind of life do YOU want to live?
Productivity skills work best when they act in service of living a life aligned with your deepest interests and values.
Real relaxation
Here’s a selection of excerpts from things I’ve read or listened to recently, on the theme of “real relaxation”.
My good life: “Never lose the drive to be continually learning.”
This month’s interviewee is Ryan Impey. Ryan gets a lot out of life: beach-side living, a fulfilling job, outdoor physical movement of many kinds, and lifelong learning. (You guys, I … Continue reading My good life: “Never lose the drive to be continually learning.”
My Good Life: “Basking in the miracle that is growing your own food”
Welcome to the second instalment of “My Good Life”, a monthly series in which I interview different people about their lives. This month’s interviewee is Kirra Minton, history PhD candidate, reader, and lover of nature.
Is social media the thief of joy?
How can you avoid comparing yourself to other people on social media? Here’s an expert’s advice.
My good life: “My ‘Reading Room’ is honestly the best non-human part of my life”
I am so excited to kick off “My Good Life”, a monthly series in which I interview different people about their lives. This month’s interviewee is Elizabeth Sund, fellow lifelong reader and philosopher.
Why you’re doing gratitude wrong
What you’ve been told about gratitude is wrong (but there’s a super-easy fix).
Unnecessary education
Feed your soul by learning for the sheer joy of learning.
Book review: Happy Money
It turns out money can buy happiness, but only if you spend it well.