The Clouds Don’t Care About Your To-Do List When did you last do something with absolutely no purpose other than it felt good? I ask because I’ve just come back from a few weeks off, and I’ve been turning that question over the whole drive home. Watch Out for the “Shoulds” I feel like I […]
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Most men I work with don’t think they have an anger problem. They’re right — the man screaming in the street isn’t them. But anger isn’t just that. Here’s what it really looks like, and why understanding your specific anger style is the first step to changing it.
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“I feel pretty lousy today. Tired. Annoyed. Wanting space. Do you feel drained after the holidays even though you ‘should’ feel refreshed? Here’s why that ‘should’ might be the problem – and why this email is two weeks late.”
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The Power of Pause: Between Stimulus and Response | Week 5 of Mindfulness Series Today we’re talking about the pause—the space between what happens and how you respond. This week, I’ve created a walking meditation that teaches you to pause deliberately between movements. It’s 10 minutes of practicing the most important skill in mindfulness: creating
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The thoughts running your life aren’t even true Learn to observe thoughts without being controlled by them. Week 3 of mindfulness for men. Hi Today we’re talking about the thoughts that have been running your life—and why you don’t have to believe all of them. This week, I’ve created a meditation on observing thoughts without
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“Do You Process the World Differently?” | Week 1 The question my therapist asked that changed how I see the world As regular readers will know, I had a prolonged period of burnout nearly 7 years ago now. It led me to greatly change my lifestyle, my work, my self-understanding. Overall, it’s been a great
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Three Weeks Caffeine-Free: What I Learned About Sleep, Stress, and the Plant That’s Using Us Here’s something that will change how you think about your morning ritual: that 7 AM coffee is still affecting your brain at 11 PM. I’m three weeks into my caffeine experiment, and I’ve been reading Michael Pollan’s “This Is Your
I was speaking to a client having 12 espressos daily. I break into a sweat with two cups. How could we be so different? The answer lies in our DNA.
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I’ve been experimenting with caffeine this summer – specifically less, and now currently, none. Here’s what I discovered about this hidden mental health trap.
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The Healing Power of Deep Connection: Why Men Need Better Friendships (Not More) This week’s email is about how deep connection can be medicine when we’re struggling – and why the science shows we need fewer friends than we think, but better ones. I wrote recently about my experience with burnout – that suffocating sense
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