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No, This Is Not Normal

I fear this is the state in which the world finds itself: normally sick, to the point where it's difficult to distinguish health from pathology. Burnout, constant pressure, ecological erosion—these have become our new normal. In these urgent times, perhaps what we need most is to slow down.

On the Beauty of Distraction

Some distractions are meaningful and productive. Perhaps you’re envy-scrolling on Instagram when you hear a strange chirp overhead and find yourself marveling at the sight of a violet-backed starling. In that instant, a negative attention transforms into a beautiful distraction.

Do This One Thing: Nothing

Stay still instead.

The Positive Effects of Negative Thinking

Learning and change processes aren’t always helped by avoiding the dark side.

The Conversations of Lovers and Teams

Three kinds of conversation help to build more effective and harmonious teams.