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Don't let overthinking sack your holiday spirit.

Dec 18, 2025

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14 min read

Don't let overthinking sack your holiday spirit.

The difference between productive thinking and pointless rumination

Jason Hall
Jason Hall
The best things aren't on the itinerary.

Dec 11, 2025

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10 min read

The best things aren't on the itinerary.

Why that random coastal drive created a better memory than anything we planned.

Jason Hall
Jason Hall
The grown-up Christmas list

Dec 4, 2025

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11 min read

The grown-up Christmas list

How writing down the gifts you're giving yourself makes you 42% more likely to actually become that person.

Jason Hall
Jason Hall
Your brain on generosity (it's a legal high)

Nov 26, 2025

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12 min read

Your brain on generosity (it's a legal high)

How "yes, and..." thinking turns holiday obligation into opportunity

Jason Hall
Jason Hall
My wife stole my clothes, and science says she was right to do it.

Nov 20, 2025

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10 min read

My wife stole my clothes, and science says she was right to do it.

Why that 13-year-old t-shirt calms your nervous system (and why your partner keeps stealing it)

Jason Hall
Jason Hall
Smiling's my favorite (and science agrees with Buddy the Elf).

Nov 13, 2025

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9 min read

Smiling's my favorite (and science agrees with Buddy the Elf).

Why even fake smiling reduces stress, boosts mood, and spreads joy.

Jason Hall
Jason Hall
Sometimes the best walk is the one you don't count.

Nov 6, 2025

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11 min read

Sometimes the best walk is the one you don't count.

The research-backed case for moving your body without turning it into homework.

Jason Hall
Jason Hall
Embrace your inner monster.

Oct 30, 2025

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11 min read

Embrace your inner monster.

Because some feelings deserve to wear capes and fangs.

Jason Hall
Jason Hall
The sweet spot between "everything's amazing" and "we're all doomed."

Oct 23, 2025

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12 min read

The sweet spot between "everything's amazing" and "we're all doomed."

Why realistic optimism beats blind hope and crushing pessimism every time

Jason Hall
Jason Hall
I'm not a fishtologist, but I think goldfish are onto something.

Oct 16, 2025

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12 min read

I'm not a fishtologist, but I think goldfish are onto something.

Why remembering every mistake you've ever made is ruining your happiness

Jason Hall
Jason Hall
Here's to you, you glorious imperfect circle.

Oct 9, 2025

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13 min read

Here's to you, you glorious imperfect circle.

Why your incomplete circles are exactly what make you interesting

Jason Hall
Jason Hall
When your body vetoes your vacation plans.

Oct 2, 2025

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10 min read

When your body vetoes your vacation plans.

What I learned from missing the trip I'd been looking forward to.

Jason Hall
Jason Hall
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