How to Experience More Meaning in Life
Are you searching for the meaning of life? Have you found your one true purpose? For most of us, the answer is no. These questions treat meaning and purpose as
AI Insights from Davos
Last week I joined my husband at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The annual gathering brings together heads of state, CEOs, economists, and academics to discuss major global
What is Your Word for 2026?
Instead of a traditional New Year’s resolution, I prefer to choose a “word of the year” to guide my intentions. One year it was compassion, another year it was
Creating Your Own Luck
Have you ever noticed how some people just seem lucky? Opportunities fall into their laps, chance encounters turn into new adventures, and even their mistakes somehow work out for the
Why Plants Win
Study after study confirms that eating more plants leads to better health. A meta-analysis of over 2 million people found that those who ate a healthy plant-based diet had * 16%
Become the CEO of Your Health
Modern medicine is amazing at treating acute problems. Thanks to advances in emergency care, survival rates after major trauma have increased by more than 50% since the 1970s. Heart attack
Using Strengths to Build Well-Being
I’m a big believer in the power of strengths. Over the years, I’ve written many blog posts and a book chapter on the topic, and I’ve taught
Understanding "Inflammaging"
Inflammation is the body’s natural defense mechanism, designed to help us heal from injuries or fight off infections. In these cases, it’s a good thing, like a controlled
How to Have a Longer, Happier Summer
Summer is a wonderful time to create happy memories. There are a few simple ways we can hack our brains, so the season feels longer and we have more positive
Why You Should Do Hard Things
I’ve written about the benefits of doing hard things before. Here I explain how doing unpleasant things can increase our happiness and here I discuss how short bursts of
Learning to Shift Your Emotions
In his book, Shift, Ethan Kross addresses what he considers “one of the greatest challenges we face as a species: how to manage our emotional lives.” While this is a
Let Them, Let Me
I’ve written several blog posts about how important acceptance and focusing on what you can control are for your psychological well-being. In her latest book, The Let Them Theory,
What Can You Do?
The unprecedented amount of change and uncertainty we are facing today can be extremely stressful. With so many things out of our control, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and
Mind Your Clocks
We evolved to have internal clocks that help our bodies do things at the most advantageous times. Early mammals were nocturnal because it was safer to be active when cold-blooded
Your "Why" is Your Superpower
As the new year approaches, many of us will be setting goals or resolutions. January 1st is the perfect time for a fresh start, which can be very motivating. But
What to do When Stressed
Stress is the price we pay for a meaningful life. It arises when something we care about is threatened. Work, relationships, and politics can cause stress because they are things
Balance and Duality for Greater Well-Being
I recently took a Peloton ride with Hannah Frankson that was all about balance. The first half of the ride was dedicated to resistance, while the second half focused on
Think Globally to Make Better Choices
Each day we are faced with dozens of choices that affect our well-being. What will I eat? Will I exercise today? What time will I go to bed? We typically
Good Energy for Better Health
In her book Good Energy, Casey Means argues that all diseases have the same root cause. She describes how our modern lifestyle prevents our cells from getting the energy they
Embracing Awe
I wrote a blog about awe just before the Rio Olympics. Anticipating the Olympics in Paris has made me think about awe again. In his book on the topic, Dacher
Just Add Water
Over the years, I’ve learned that any time I feel a headache coming on, if I drink water, it almost always goes away. Headaches are one of the many
How Rituals Make Life Better
I’ve written before about the many routines that I’ve incorporated into my daily life. They make it easier for me to remember to do things that are good
Why We Can’t Get Enough
Most of us know what we should do and what we shouldn’t do to be happier and healthier. Yet knowing is a lot easier than doing. Despite being aware
Realizing Your Potential to Achieve Success
Adam Grant wants us to redefine success as how far we’ve come rather than how well we are doing in comparison to others. “The true measure of success is
New Year, New Habits
Over the years, I’ve been adding well-being habits to my daily routine. Discovering the science of positive psychology led me to practice gratitude and start meditating to boost my