Overthinker turned joy dealer. I write emails that help you stress less and vibe more.
Jun 11, 2026
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6 min read
What the science of movement and mood means for those of us who spend a lot of time in one spot.
Jun 4, 2026
5 min read
A remote worker, two dogs, a princess cat, and the brain break that changed everything.
May 28, 2026
Four myths science would like to have a word about.
May 21, 2026
Yes, I stole this week's title from a Rascal Flatts song.
May 14, 2026
1 min read
The world deserves a 3rd Dumb & Dumber movie.
May 7, 2026
What a saltwater marsh, a cartoon sponge, and some honey butter croissants taught me about being happy.
Apr 30, 2026
A quick, effective fix for the stress you didn’t realize you were holding.
Apr 23, 2026
My wearable had opinions about my sleep, my stress, my habits, and one important blind spot.
Apr 16, 2026
The low-effort, science-backed way to boost your mood using what’s already in your closet
Apr 9, 2026
10 min read
Why one of the most powerful thing you can do for your brain costs about three dollars and smells like a new notebook.
Apr 2, 2026
8 min read
The science-backed case for doing things that absolutely do not matter.
Mar 26, 2026
The surprisingly good news about being bored out of your mind.
Mar 19, 2026
12 min read
The hidden cost of winning arguments that don't matter.
Mar 12, 2026
11 min read
How I learned to hack my stress by standing in bathrooms like I'm flying
Mar 5, 2026
14 min read
From the Konami Code to mindfulness, small practices that give you an advantage
Feb 26, 2026
Why watching an entire season of your favorite show in one sitting (every once in a while) is actually good for your brain
Feb 19, 2026
Why treating everything as a rough draft makes you less stressed and more successful
Feb 12, 2026
Why 60,000 daily thoughts are stealing your presence (and what to do about it).
Feb 5, 2026
Why pursuing goals is exhausting even when they're good goals.
Jan 29, 2026
On snow days, friendship, and why adult efficiency is killing real connection.
Jan 22, 2026
A survival guide for the realization that you are still a work-in-progress.
Jan 15, 2026
Why your brain gets wobbly in mid-January.
Jan 8, 2026
I'm not getting rich writing about happiness and stress, so let's give the money to animals instead.
Jan 1, 2026
The science of why dramatic transformations fail and tiny improvements stick.
Dec 25, 2025
4 min read
🎄A short, sweet Christmas message about carrying the good stuff all year
