Today's Personal Growth Pulse
NYT launches ‘Ask the Therapist’ column to bring mental‑health advice to the masses
The New York Times introduced a weekly column called “Ask the Therapist,” written by psychotherapist and best‑selling author Lori Gottlieb. The feature invites readers to submit personal dilemmas, which Gottlieb answers with clinical insight and narrative flair. The newspaper aims to make professional mental‑health guidance accessible to a broad audience.
This Bold Trait Is Linked To Higher IQ
A 2015 study published in the Journal of Research in Personality found that students who self‑rated as intellectually arrogant earned higher grades than their more modest peers. The research tracked 103 undergraduates across a semester, linking confidence, extraversion, and a desire to dominate discussions with superior academic performance. However, the same arrogant participants were less liked by classmates, indicating a social cost to the trait. The authors, who had anticipated intellectual humility to be beneficial, were surprised by the results, though they still champion humility for learning.
Exercise for Self‑Respect, Not Insecurity
Stop working out because you are insecure in your body. Start working out because you value yourself enough to take care of the body that you have.
1961: The Psychology of Never Enough. Why High-Achievers Still Feel Empty and How to Fix It
In this episode of So Money, host Farnoosh Torabi talks with former Google executive and researcher Brooke Taylor about the "success wound"—the feeling that achievement never feels sufficient. Taylor explains how early messages tying self‑worth to performance create a cycle...
Quiet Choices Reveal Your True Emotional Maturity Level
👉Quick Test - How many can you say yes to? If this resonates, you’re probably further along than you give yourself credit for. Most people will score less than 5 because we are all working on these complex and often...
A Measurable Plan Turns Purpose Into Forward Momentum
The reason many people feel lost when it comes to their purpose is because they don’t start with a measurable plan. Many will see a plan as too restrictive. But it’s actually liberating because you can just focus on forward...
One Circle Foundation Debuts "Calm & Connected" Youth Mental‑Health Curriculum
One Circle Foundation announced the launch of Calm & Connected, a 12‑session curriculum designed to improve mental‑health resilience for children and teens. The program, built on community feedback and the Circle process, arrives as CDC data shows nearly 40% of...
Joy Blooms When You Act Without Reason
Neuroscience shows that you will unlock a new level of joy when you start doing things for no reason at all 🧠 Delayed gratification is great, but constantly living outside of the present moment is not great. All we have...
Wharton Study Finds AI Use Cuts Critical Thinking Accuracy by Half
Researchers at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania revealed that reliance on generative AI can erode critical thinking, slashing correct‑answer rates to 31.5% when the AI errs. The study of 1,372 participants highlights a phenomenon called “cognitive surrender,”...
Olympic Snowboarder Jake Canter Credits ‘Pressure Is a Privilege’ for Bronze
American snowboarder Jake Canter turned a last‑chance run into a bronze medal at the 2026 Milano‑Cortina Games after adopting a new mindset that frames pressure as a privilege. The 22‑year‑old says the mental shift, inspired by Kobe Bryant’s “Mamba Mentality,”...
Own Your Choices: Physicians Must Set Values‑Driven Boundaries
No one is going to come save you. That line is the center of this episode of The Podcast by KevinMD, and it lands because it names something many physicians feel but rarely say out loud. Hospice and palliative care physician Sarah...
AI Redefines the Second Brain: Notes Trump Agents
I've spent 1,200 days testing one question: what does building a Second Brain actually mean now that AI exists? In this video, I share four things I believe that most AI creators disagree with Including why autonomous agents are the wrong...
Raise Your Assertiveness Dramatically in 90 Minutes
Alan Weiss promotes a 90‑minute live workshop on May 23 that teaches participants how to adopt assertive behavior by shifting underlying self‑worth beliefs. The session, priced at $500, includes role‑playing, language scripts, and case‑study demonstrations. Early registrants (first 15) receive...
Spring Signals: Simplify, Change, Grow Forward
There’s something about spring that feels lighter. Like you don’t have to carry everything you’ve been holding onto. Maybe this is your sign to: • change your routine • simplify your system • choose a better direction Because growth starts when you decide something needs to...
Build a Winning Playbook with Rules and Analysis
You are not only engaging in a number of self-defeating behaviors, some of them are outright addictions. The antidote: post-analysis for clarity and objectivity—and rules to enforce discipline and foster structure. This is how you build a winning playbook. I can’t...
'You Feel Forgotten' - the Reality for Boxers After the Fights Stop
The BBC Action Line documentary "The Fight Beyond the Ring" spotlights the post‑career struggles of professional boxers who feel abandoned once the spotlight fades. Many athletes grapple with chronic injuries, mental‑health challenges, and dwindling income after retirement. The film follows...
Thank Mentors by Becoming One Yourself
The best way to thank a mentor? Become one. It’s that simple and that powerful
The Base Model Kindle Is My Secret Weapon Against Doomscrolling - and It's on Sale
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is discounting the base‑model Kindle to $100, a 9% reduction, from March 25‑31, 2026. Writer Nina Raemont explains how she swapped her phone for the e‑reader to curb doomscrolling, using free or library‑rented ebooks. The low‑cost device fits...
Self‑love Unlocks Health, Wealth, and Lasting Partnership
Life becomes 1000X easier when you have: - a healthy body - money in the bank - a loving partnership BUT none of this is possible if you don’t have a loving relationship with yourself (first). It takes work to love & accept yourself...
The Five Remembrances
The article revisits the five remembrances from the Upajjhatthana Sutta—aging, illness, death, separation, and karmic consequence—and describes how the author uses them in Buddhist chaplaincy work. Personal anecdotes from a hospice setting illustrate how confronting these truths fosters authentic presence...
The Nervous System Loop of Never Fully Feeling “Done”
The post describes a common evening experience where, despite completing work tasks, the mind remains active, replaying unfinished thoughts and future plans. It attributes this lingering mental activity to the nervous system’s continued arousal, creating a loop that prevents a...
Do Buffalo Really Run Toward Storms?
The article likens the myth of buffalo running into storms to Lean’s call for confronting problems head‑on. It argues that postponing issue resolution stretches a "problem lead time" and hampers organizational flow. Practical steps such as early swarming, immediate Gemba...
5 Ways Never Taking ‘No’ for an Answer Can Change the World
Dr. Michael Roizen’s career illustrates how relentless persistence can reshape entire industries. By creating the first Chief Wellness Officer role at Cleveland Clinic, he proved that prevention‑first models can slash projected healthcare costs by over a billion dollars. His advocacy...
Psychological Adjustment to Life Changes After 50's
People over 50 face a blend of anticipation, relief, and uncertainty as retirement, health changes, and shifting family roles reshape daily life. Even meticulous planning cannot fully eliminate the disorientation that accompanies these transitions. Psychological adjustment hinges on responding with...
Progress Means Both Food Freedom and Mental Balance
For one person, progress is saying no to the pizza and ice cream so they can hit their calories. For someone else, progress is saying yes to the pizza and ice cream without getting anxiety or feeling like a failure. Progress is...
Evolving Awareness: Drop-In Session
Breathworks is offering a 90‑minute online drop‑in session on May 18, focused on natural, effortless mindfulness. The live Zoom class costs $20 for standard participants and $15 for those meeting a $27.5k‑$31.3k income threshold, with an extra 10% discount for accredited...
You're Not Stuck. You're Avoiding Something.
The author reveals that feeling stuck often stems from avoidance, not a lack of time. By masking pain with busyness, over‑thinking, or delayed action, many women remain in a false sense of progress. The piece urges honest self‑examination and a...
So Focused on Who We Want to Become
Leo Babauta argues that relentless focus on a future self blinds us to the strengths we already possess. He suggests honoring our current abilities—curiosity, resilience, creativity—can naturally amplify growth. By recognizing present gifts, individuals boost discipline and reduce the sense...
Managers Judged by Team Results, Not Personal Work
You are a manager now. Your hands-on contributions no longer matter. You are judged entirely by the output of others. THE HARSH REALITY:
Hard Work Precedes True Smart Work
Working smarter not harder is a beautiful lie. You will not know how to work smart until you've worked very hard for an irrationally long time.
Stop Thinking Outside The Box: How Intelligent Constraints Spark Better Ideas
The article argues that removing all constraints hampers creativity, while "intelligent constraints" can spark innovative ideas. It cites Stanford psychologist Bob Sutton’s distinction between destructive and beneficial friction, and highlights Twitter’s original 140‑character limit as a feature that shaped new...
How Fear of Failure Strangles Your Fundraising — and Your Career
Many organizations prioritize avoiding failure, which hampers fundraising innovation. The article argues that embracing failure is essential because most new ideas start as bad and only through experimentation can successful concepts emerge. It notes that effective fundraising tactics decay over...
Focus on What You Control, Release the Rest
One of the most important lessons I’ve learned is to distinguish between what you can control and what you can’t. You’ll lead a much happier life if you’re able to focus your energy on the things you can influence — like...
‘Wealth Doesn’t Erase Your Problems—It Magnifies Them’: One Serial Entrepreneur’s Brutally Honest Take on Making It
Emily Lyons, a Toronto‑based serial entrepreneur, turned an $80 startup into a multimillion‑dollar event‑staffing firm and luxury dating service. Despite hitting profitability and being named Entrepreneur of the Year, she admits wealth triggered deep‑seated anxiety from a childhood of financial...
Cancelled Meetings Boost Mood and Sense of Freedom, Study Finds
Researchers led by Rutgers professor Gabriela Tonietto surveyed more than 2,300 participants and discovered that an hour reclaimed from a cancelled meeting feels subjectively longer and improves mood. The findings point to a simple, everyday tactic for reducing stress and...
Life Time Rolls Out $27K Prize 60-Day Transformation Challenge
Life Time announced the March 30 launch of its 60XT Challenge, a 60‑day fitness program that will award five grand prize packages worth more than $27,000 each. The initiative aims to turn the consistency problem in health into a measurable,...
Elite Athletes Turn to Mindset Coaching, Specialized Divisions, and New Nutrition Plans
Jake Canter credited a new pressure mindset for his Olympic bronze, PRAX Performance launched an Athlete division to teach mental habits, and Joakim Noah unveiled a health‑first diet that helped him add 10 pounds of muscle in a summer. All...
Your Identity Is Not Your History
The article argues that personal identity is shaped by current actions rather than past events. While history provides useful lessons, it does not set immutable limits on who you can become. Changing one’s self‑narrative requires deliberate, often uncomfortable, deviation from...
Jogye Order Launches AI‑Era Seon Meditation Summit in Seoul on April 3
The Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism announced the 2026 International Seon Meditation Summit and Seon Meditation Festival, set to open on April 3 at Seoul’s Bong‑eun Cultural Center. The three‑day event will showcase AI‑driven meditation tools, a “mind‑prescription” program, and a...
Chris White Sets Half‑Marathon World Record While Living with MS
Chris White, a 42‑year‑old diagnosed with relapsing‑remitting multiple sclerosis, finished the 2026 Brighton Half Marathon in 1:30:46, establishing a new world record for athletes with MS. The achievement underscores the potential of adaptive training and raises the profile of MS...
Resilience Is Holding On When Inside Screams to Quit
Resilience depends on one thing: hanging on when everything inside us screams to let go.
Accountability Fuels Growth: Embrace Your Full Potential
Growth starts with accountability. ✨🤍 Be honest with yourself - are you living up to your fullest self? 🙏
Recovery Across Body, Mind, Spirit Drives True Performance
14 thoughts on recovery: 1. There are three types of recovery: physical recovery, mental recovery, and spiritual recovery. 2. You are either working or recovering on all three dimensions. There is no in between. 3. You can operationalize recovery on three dimensions: your...
Speed Reading Won’t Make Knowledge Stick Without Processing
I'm a neuroscientist who graduated top 1% in medical school. 3 reasons nothing you study actually sticks: Myth #1: 3x speed = 3x knowledge Your brain needs time to process new information - pause, explain it, question it.
Clear Decision Authority, Not More People, Speeds Projects
I’ve seen teams try to “go faster” on a website rebuild by throwing more people at it. It rarely works. Speed usually comes from one boring thing. Decisions that get made on time. If you want a faster project, I’d look at these...
Simplicity Is Rare, Valuable, and Hard to Achieve
The Complexity Trap: Why Simple Is So Hard … And So Valuable https://t.co/DeOLUE5WCb #leadership @TanveerNaseer https://t.co/m1WWrlaqF7
Avoiding Anxiety Inflates Perceived Worst‑case Likelihood
Avoidance of anxiety producing situations reinforces the incorrect perception that the worst case scenario is far more likely than it actually is. https://t.co/VSZtOzaQ3q
AI Use Stunts Skills at Any Age, Keep Learning
BrainMaxxing: the road less traveled in the age of AI For older people, AI overuse leads to skill erosion. For younger people, AI leads to you never developing those skills in the first place. It's never too late to grow your mind instead. https://t.co/1DY5Eyi0sm
Lead by Example; Critics Never Learn Discipline
Some learn to execute WHEN I do. Others never learn not to whine about their lack of discipline https://t.co/huHkUGJkkT
Doers Create Conditions; Dreamers Wait for Perfection
The difference between dreaming and doing: Dreamers wait for perfect conditions Doers create new conditions One is a fantasy One is a practice
Emotional Regulation: Key Leadership Skill for Small Trade Firms
Emotional Regulation as a #Leadership Capability in Trade-Led Small Businesses @ABPsychologists https://t.co/Zl6yDQdEmy #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #FutureofHR