When I feel distracted or overwhelmed, I remind myself that I can’t blame the internet. If I want a life with more time for calm and reflection, I need to create it for myself.
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Sep 2
Ep. 602: Spend Your Money at Home Instead of Away, and Why You Should Delegate
Why you might consider spending your vacation money on a home experience that you’ll enjoy for years, and why delegating tasks is more important–and harder–than it may seem. Episode highlights: Try This at Home: Why you might "spend out" on your space, instead of on vacation, to ... Show More
36m 45s
Apr 2023
Log Off, Turn In, & Tune Up
In this episode, I reflect on our evolving and complicated relationship with the digital world, the importance of logging off, investing in analog experience, and turning our attention instead to presence, growth, real connection, and bringing more conscious intentionality to our ... Show More
29m 39s
Oct 2024
Don't care more about others than yourself
<p>This really spontaneously recorded episode of young, confused and well-read is all about comparison, inner confidence and learning to find peace within yourself so your personal struggle doesn't hurt others. Sometimes I have a lot of thoughts in my head and today, I felt like ... Show More
26m 51s
Jul 2024
Tips for Being Happier, Healthier, More Productive
<p>Today's podcast episode is an interview I did on the Happier with Gretchen Rubin Podcast with Gretchen Rubin and Elizabeth Craft. We discuss balancing ambition, tenacity, humility, and patience. I introduce my new children's book Meet Me In The Middle, that's part ... Show More
14m 56s