I used to be a devoted listener of Dr. Andrew Huberman’s podcast. I found real value in many of his episodes—circadian rhythms, sunlight in the morning, deliberate cold exposure, dopamine management, sleep hygiene, emotional health. I especially appreciated his episodes about weed and alcohol for opening up my eyes to the health risks of both.…
There’s nothing I love more than a good ole morning routine. During that early-morning brain fog, I rely on simple habits to anchor and ground me: feed the chickens, drink a liter of water, and get five minutes of unobstructed sunshine. (Bonus points if I get in a workout or a cold plunge!) These rituals…
Goals work for me and my brain. I get a ton of dopamine from pursuing a goal. I’ve had big and small goals in my life, both personal and professional. When I was in graduate school, I set out to pursue three personal goals for myself: 1) Get a dog, 2) Obtain enough camping gear…
You didn’t think I would write a post about a morning routine without following up about a bedtime routine, did you? I wouldn’t leave you hanging like that. Dr. Huberman wouldn’t leave us hanging like that either. No matter how good your morning routine is, it’s going to be hard to feel energized and motivated…
I live for peaceful mornings. The quiet time before the rest of the world wakes up is magical. Whether it’s a walk with my dog, a gooey sunny-side-up egg with toast, a hot cup of coffee, feeding the chickens, or a quick yoga session in the backyard, I cherish the tiny moments of joy that…
You’ve established your skeleton and you’ve cut down on distractions. You’ve closed down your email and said no to chores, with boundaries strong like a fortress. Now it’s time to start building those focus muscles! Sometimes I get too excited when it comes to structure and planning. On Sunday, I’ll plan out my whole week.…
You’ve established your skeleton: you’re getting at least 7 hours of sleep, drinking water regularly, eating nutritious meals, and moving your body in ways that feel good. You’re ready to start making progress on that manuscript. You sit down at your computer. You’ve got your water, your gum, your blanket, your tea, your coffee, your…
I don’t know about you, but I really struggle with focusing on boring tasks. Interesting things like that new Netflix special, my lover, or a new project? You can’t tear me away from it. But bringing that once-was-new-but-now-is-old project across the finish line? All the editing, formatting, the nit-picky grammar? My eyelids are getting heavy…
Many of us use our phones as a conduit for human connection. If you think about why you love your phone, what comes to mind? My answer always is: My phone helps me keep in touch with family and friends. And for that reason alone, my phone truly is invaluable to me. I really can’t…
Did you try tracking your time? Did you surprise yourself in the amount of work you were actually doing? Was it more or less than what you expected? Call me crazy, but I am utterly confident–UTTERLY (haha, I just like saying that word sometimes)–that four hours of deep work is the most that we can…
