I’m so excited to announce that my new book Mind Over Grind: How to Break Free When Work Hijacks Your Life (Simon & Schuster, February 10, 2026) is now available for preorder.

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Self-care is not a one-size-fits-all activity like yoga or baths. True self-care starts with identifying what is currently depleting you.

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An ending is painful enough without making the years before it meaningless. Have you ever considered the entire relationship to be a mistake?

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Pretending to have all the answers after a promotion holds you back. True professional growth happens when you openly embrace learning. Do you struggle to balance certainty with being open about what you don’t know?

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This article from my blog on psychology today focuses on the bar we set for the people in our life, and how to change it when it doesn’t serve us.

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Loneliness beside someone is especially confusing because proximity can disguise disconnection. Have you ever felt lonely when in a relationship?

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Slowing down is not delaying your progress; it’s protecting it. Taking care of your emotional needs makes you far more productive in the long run.

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Imposter syndrome tricks you into hiding your uncertainty and that can prevent you from finding out what you don’t know. Confidence is not knowing everything, but trusting your ability to ask and learn.

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I’ve embarrassed myself many times in my life, as we all have. How we react when it happens matters.

In today’s edition of The Psychology Lab, I review new research that looks at the best ways to recover from such moments and when to use each strategy.

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PLUS A BIG BONUS: For the first time, I’m sharing a true story about an embarrassing moment I had years ago that almost cost me my entire career. I wrote it for my new book (Mind Over Grind) and it ended up getting cut.

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Wanting regret can look like indifference, but it still makes your self-worth depend on your ex. Freedom begins when their opinion becomes irrelevant.

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My recent interview with the Psychotherapy Networker about how our work hijacks our life. You can read or listen to it for free (requires sign up).

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You do not need a far-away trip to recharge your brain. Taking just twenty-four hours completely off the digital grid restores vital mental space.

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A fast engagement can trigger slow healing, but its speed says more about their choices than your worth. You are not being graded.

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Leadership is not about grabbing power or taking credit. It starts by asking the right questions to build genuine team cooperation.

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When pressure spikes at work, it is tempting to drop your healthy habits because you’re too drained to continue them. That is a huge mistake. High workplace demands require doubling down on your restorative mental routines.

Assuming your new employer operates like your last one is a common mistake. Don’t fall into that trap. Spend your initial weeks observing the unwritten cultural norms.

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This article from my blog on psychology today focuses on a simple strategy you can use to recover from failure. Try it–it works!

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Closure begins when you stop demanding an explanation that can erase pain. Acceptance may feel less satisfying, but it gives healing somewhere to start.

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Talking the most in a meeting does not show leadership. Real leaders listen, ask thoughtful questions, and foster constructive solutions.

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