I don’t want to disappear in the storm. — I find myself wrestling with thoughts that I can’t shut off. I feel an unsettling fear gnawing at me — the fear of becoming irrelevant, a mere whisper lost in the winds of unrelenting progress. I think about how technology has leapfrogged in just the past decade. Innovations that once…

Is envy the thief of joy or our compass for change? — I’m confronting a truth I often evade. Envy and comparison — those feelings that creep up on us unexpectedly, like an uninvited guest. Remember the last time you congratulated a friend on their success, yet inside, you felt a twinge of “Why not me?” …

Navigating the seasonal banter with a holiday survival kit. — You know how Thanksgiving is supposed to be all about gratitude and pumpkin pie, but sometimes ends up feeling more like a sitcom episode where everything that can go wrong, does? The turkey’s overcooked, Grandpa’s telling that embarrassing story about you again, and discussions are veering dangerously close to no-go…

What is this loneliness I feel? — I find myself reflecting on a piercing quote by Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, Carl Jung: “Loneliness does not come from having no people around you, but from being unable to communicate the things that seem important to you.” I’m not sure I’m okay with how profoundly I resonate with that…

Positively shape the experience others have of you. — I’m a sucker for cool psychology principles that we can apply to ourselves. When we unravel the mysteries of the mind and study why we do the things we do, we find hidden gems in psychology that can dramatically alter the way others experience us. Have you ever wondered how…

Life-changing advice on your path to meaning and joy. — If you’re interested, you can also watch a live reading of this article here: 👇 Today, I’ve been reflecting on what it means to grow and find personal greatness. I’m lingering around in the space between who I am and who I want to become. I struggle in this…

The one thing the robots can’t take away. — If you’re interested, you can also watch a live reading of this article here: Since 2001, I’ve spent my career trying to make the experience of using products delightful, profitable for the companies I work for, and something I’m proud to stand behind and say — ”I helped design…

Master the art of showcasing the stories behind your skills. — Have you ever experienced white coat syndrome? You walk into the doctor’s office. Your heart races, your palms sweat, and you get super nervous… you go through these emotions and feelings when you’re awaiting an uncomfortable procedure or a simple check-up. It’s called “White Coat Syndrome,” where the mere presence…

A simple name and the mental health benefits it can bring. — Why do we feel compelled to name our belongings? What does this interesting act say about our relationship with the material world, and more importantly, how does this practice impact our mental health? These questions circled my head today as I sat in our new (to us) car. I felt…