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Philosophy

Oct 4, 2025

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3 min read

Start Here: A Practical Philosophy for a Less Overwhelmed Life

An introduction to the simple, practical principles for building a more intentional life.

Michael

Personal Growth

Fixed vs. Growth: The Two Mindsets That Shape Your Life

Oct 5, 2025

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3 min read

Fixed vs. Growth: The Two Mindsets That Shape Your Life

How your beliefs about your own abilities, based on the research of Dr. Carol S. Dweck, can define your success and resilience.

Michael

Parenting

The Magic Ratio: The Science of a Thriving Partnership

Oct 5, 2025

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3 min read

The Magic Ratio: The Science of a Thriving Partnership

How a simple 5-to-1 formula, backed by decades of research, can strengthen your relationship.

Michael

Articles

Mental Load

The Invisible Load Map: See What You're Really Carrying

Feb 4, 2026

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11 min read

The Invisible Load Map: See What You're Really Carrying

You're exhausted but can't explain why your to-do list isn't that long. Learn how to map the invisible cognitive and emotional load you're carrying – and finally share the worry, not just the work.

Michael

Personal Growth

The One Thing Every Lasting Change Has in Common (It's Not Willpower)

Feb 1, 2026

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18 min read

The One Thing Every Lasting Change Has in Common (It's Not Willpower)

How two-minute behaviours create identity shifts that stick when willpower fails – and why celebrating matters more than you think.

Michael

Relationships

Bids for Connection: The Tiny Moments That Make or Break Your Relationship

Jan 31, 2026

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8 min read

Bids for Connection: The Tiny Moments That Make or Break Your Relationship

Your relationship doesn't fail because of big fights – it fails because you miss hundreds of tiny moments when your partner reaches for you. What Gottman's research reveals about the 86% rule that predicts lasting love.

Michael

Parenting

Get Down to Their Level: Why Physical Position Changes Emotional Connection

Jan 31, 2026

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8 min read

Get Down to Their Level: Why Physical Position Changes Emotional Connection

How one simple physical shift can transform meltdowns by speaking the language your child's nervous system actually understands.

Michael

Personal Growth

Jan 31, 2026

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8 min read

The Personal Growth Paradox: How to Grow When You're Already at Capacity

Why overwhelmed parents and professionals struggle to build new habits – and what research tells us about creating change when you're already running on empty.

Michael

Personal Growth

When Success Feels Like a Fluke: Understanding Imposter Syndrome

Nov 9, 2025

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8 min read

When Success Feels Like a Fluke: Understanding Imposter Syndrome

Why high achievers struggle to own their accomplishments – and what research tells us about changing that narrative.

Michael