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When birthdays are more "crushing emotional weight" than "parties and cake," it might be time for a change in perspective.

Accumulating undone tasks is a constant source of low-level stress. Here's the most powerful way I’ve found to banish them.

What actually makes one idea better than another? Here are two tools to help you get clarity.

I pressure myself to make progress on all the things, all the time. It's exhausting.

Every career model has pros and cons. Here's what I wish I'd known about portfolio careers.

As a child, I hid both what I cared about and how much I cared. But now, I can be me—mostly.

Everybody needs recognition, but it can be hard to come by. Here's how to get the affirmation you crave.

It can be difficult to know when to quit. Especially something you still love!

How are you supposed to stop skills fading if you don't keep regularly using them?

Learning can be overwhelming when new areas of knowledge open up as we go.

You know what’s surprisingly fun? Things I used to enjoy.

Doing things “just for fun” opens us to new kinds of satisfaction, joy and enthusiasm.

Having goals is great, but if achievement only means moving on to the next task…what’s the point?

Here’s how to get back on track with what brings you joy.

Not every month can be great, but last month was a total disaster.

Can kindness prevail in the real world? "Gentle rebel" Andy Mort thinks so.

Being late to the party doesn’t necessarily mean there’s no point in trying.

Why does having a nice, normal life sometimes feel so painful?

What if the life you build, and the memories you make, are your most stunning works of art?

I thought it would be fun to teach a computer to write like me. It went wrong.

More effort does not always yield better results. Try this instead.

Frustrated hopes and unsuccessful efforts are normal. Honest.

Adversity can be a powerful tool for updating our belief systems. Which is nice.

Ever find yourself doubting your most basic assumptions?

Huge, sudden transitions can make our heads spin. But rebirth brings magic, if we can process it emotionally.

Let's solve an age-old struggle.

After a month of trying new strategies to feel better, I’m certain of one thing: self-help can have hilarious results.

Joy is so important. But it doesn’t seem to come as easily as it once did…

No matter how many different paths I follow or skills I gain, I always seem to be lacking.

Ever feel like you’re falling further and further behind, and can’t get momentum on your side?

I can be a champion of distracting myself. But is this always bad?

Upcoming Events… Presentations… Interviews… Here are some ways to work with the anxiety.

Each attempt to fix my anxiety only unearthed more problems... but it IS possible to get anxiety under control.

After 50 days alone, I have some insights for you. And some new imaginary friends.

Reflections as lockdown begins to ease... for now.

I've been spending lots of time in the past. Here's what I learned there.

Some people believe that all anxiety is ultimately about death. What does that even mean?!

There's only one thing I hate more than having no choices, and that's having to actually make a choice.

Why do we want the things we want?

With opportunity comes problems.

I made an imperfect sandwich, and took it pretty badly.

Sometimes it pays to not be smart.

I didn't talk to a dolphin when I had the chance. It made me cry.

Excitement doesn't require massive changes.

“Never again.” – Neil Hughes, lying after writing a book.

I wrote another book!

Most people don't remember their visit to the Shop Before Life.