Better Humans

How we applied UX principles for knowing each other better

The formula for creativity is relatively easy. Make time to let ideas come, and find time for creativity.

Pruning toxic elements from your life

Masters of Habit is a series of mini-biographies on the daily rituals and routines of great athletes, artists, and leaders.

And how I became a better human because of it.

I call it the art of the self-pivot. It is never too late to try.

Failing sucks. But it happens to all of us. A few months ago, I made the decision to step away from my business.

75 Superfoods to add to your grocery list

This was originally posted at wanderplay.net If you’re anything like me, you find our modern hyper-connected world both wonderful and…

connecting with people that matter to you

A rant.

How I gave up smoking in Feb’14

Dispelling common meditation misconceptions

In the 1960s, a Stanford professor named Walter Mischel began conducting a series of important psychological studies.

First, a disclaimer: I do want medical marijuana to work out. Really, I do.

Lift’s Habit of the Day: Make Bed

When it won’t shut up

3 not-what-you-expect diet tips

And how they are related to desires, identity, and building a product other people love too.

It’s National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, but I’ve been aware of eating disorders my entire life 

10 ways to build compassion today

To tackle the problem, we must start by talking to middle school children 

Life Hacks for Insomniacs.

How being truly happy means doing the things that you fear most — 

There are no quick fixes. I know this as a social science junkie, who’s read endless books and blogs on the subject, and tried out much of…