More from my Social Health Series: Social Health Experiment Part 1Social Health Experiment Part 2Social Health Experiment Part 3 Friendship momentum is real—here’s what happened when the experiment kept going. If you missed Part One, here’s the quick recap: I decided...
More from my Social Health Series: Social Health Experiment Part 1Social Health Experiment Part 2Social Health Experiment Part 3 Taking the social health science out of the lab into my living room. After years as a die-hard audiobook fan, I recently went old school...
The Power of Reflection Part Part Two: How I Pause, Reflect & Savor a Year If you read Part One about Ann and the big, bulky binder that unexpectedly became a window into her “wonderful life,” you already know the theme of this two-part series: reflection is powerful....
Because some foods feed more than your stomach—they feed your soul. Let’s be real: the holidays are full of food memories. For me, it’s the mini marshmallows and fresh-cut grapes in Ambrosia salad that instantly take me back to Christmas dinner—surrounded by the chaos...
Why Ultra-Processed Foods Are So Hard to Quit: The Sneaky Science Behind Addictive Foods Have you ever noticed how you can polish off an entire bag of chips without even realizing it—or how that “just one” cookie turns into three (or five)? It’s not just a lack of...
You’ve probably seen it on a Lululemon bag or printed at the register: “Hope is not a strategy.” It’s catchy. It’s bold. And it’s half-true. Because here’s the thing: hope isn’t fluff. It’s fuel. Positive psychology research shows that high-hope people don’t just...
The Truth About Holiday Treats (a.k.a. Why “Everything in Moderation” Is a Lie) Welcome to Hallothanksmas Eve—that festive blur from Halloween through New Year’s where treats pop up like holiday inflatables. And with every cookie tray or candy bowl, someone (usually a...
Would you ever leave the house with your phone at 20%—knowing you won’t see a charger for the rest of the day? In a recent workshop, I asked this. One brave soul said yes (her parents were not thrilled), but everyone else shook their heads. 👉 Here’s the kicker: Why do...
A Personal Note: Resilience, Loss, and the Work of Thriving I work hard at living authentically. And while I’m deeply passionate about the science of positive psychology, that doesn’t mean I float through life with a smile plastered on my face. The truth is, sometimes...
You know what’s wild? I started planning for the holidays… in April. And no, I’m not obsessed with twinkle lights or wrapping paper. I’m obsessed with thriving. Because here’s the scoop: The “holiday season” doesn’t start in November. It starts with...
