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The 3 Morning Habits I Practice to Have a Focused Day

This post is brought to you by Ritual.Photos by Chelsey WerthRemove the friction. If you are in marketing or sales, you may already be all too familiar with this phrase. For those of you who aren’t, it means to remove...

The Libido Lowdown on Women’s Desire

Photo by Elina Upmane on UnsplashWriter’s Note: Please note that the word “women” in this article is intended to be inclusive of anyone who identifies as a woman, including transgender, gender-fluid, and non-binary individuals. I’m going to write a little story I’m uncomfortable telling....

What I’ve Learned in 10 Years of Therapy

I have come to always anticipate an October surprise. Against the backdrop of our most gorgeous season, something significantly challenging just about always comes to a head between the months of October and December. Someone quits their job. My...

3 Simple, Slow Practices That Bring Clarity

Slowness is not a speed I come by naturally. For as long as I can remember, I’ve placed great pride on my ability to go-go-go, to push through anything, to work through bouts of boredom, exhaustion, and burnout. This...

The Practice That Will Make Your Bad Days Better

Meeting a kindred spirit almost always feels life-giving. When Dr. Anna Roth and I first sat down to record a podcast together in 2019, we talked at length afterward about our own mental health experiences and why we both...

15 Things You Could Do Instead of Comparing Yourself to Others

Photo by Toa Heftiba on UnsplashAs previously seen on Wit & Delight Editor’s Note: Given that our theme this month is all about cultivating self-compassion, we’re bringing this 2019 piece, written by Megan McCarty, back into the light. After all,...

The Top Mental Survival Tools I’m Taking Into This Winter

Photo by Melissa Oholendt for Wit & Delight Like it or not, winter is coming. There’s limited sunlight, limited warmth, and this winter in particular, limited social capabilities. And in a year when many of us have been struck with loss, grief, anxiety,...

How to Find Micro-Moments of Stillness in the Everyday

Photo by Europeana on UnsplashI have never, ever been good at staying still. From tossing and turning in my sleep to setting my meditation app to three minutes at most, wiggling is a part of who I am (to...

The 5-Minute Practice That Helps Me Reset Throughout the Day

Photo by Nicole Feest at NYLONSADDLE PhotographyAs I’ve gotten older, I have learned the virtues of pausing before reacting, especially when I’m stressed or upset. (Oh, how I wish it was easier to remember this in the moment!) I’ve realized...

The Importance of Learning to Parent Yourself

Photo by Jakob Owens on UnsplashExactly one year ago, I went for lunch with my mom and younger brother. A crowded Malaysian restaurant, we each stole bites from one another’s entrees and shared an appetizer: a scenario which feels almost unimaginable now....

The 3 Morning Habits I Practice to Have a Focused Day

The Libido Lowdown on Women’s Desire

What I’ve Learned in 10 Years of Therapy

3 Simple, Slow Practices That Bring Clarity

The Practice That Will Make Your Bad Days Better

15 Things You Could Do Instead of Comparing Yourself to Others

The Top Mental Survival Tools I’m Taking Into This Winter

How to Find Micro-Moments of Stillness in the Everyday

The 5-Minute Practice That Helps Me Reset Throughout the Day

The Importance of Learning to Parent Yourself

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