I cohost a podcast called Fifty Words for Snow, where my wonderful Welsh cohost, Emily John Garcés, and I chase down unusual and valuable words from across the globe. Some are ancient.... Read more »
Deep Work is the ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task. Coined by Cal Newport, it is a state of flow that pushes your mental capabilities to their limit,... Read more »
Why do so many of us love the passed-out raccoon in the liquor store bathroom? That fuzzy little body stretched out on the bathroom floor after a full-force face plant in between... Read more »
Digital minimalism is a way of using technology with purpose. The main idea is that your tech habits should be guided by what truly matters to you, rather than by every notification... Read more »
Say you are interested in someone romantically—potentially even hot for that person. Why Some People Say ‘Playing It Cool’ Means Playing Hard-To-Get So, what exactly does playing it cool mean? Well, some... Read more »
The holiday season is often painted as joyful, but for many neurodivergent people it brings tension. Values like connection, tradition, and family often clash with access needs for rest, sensory boundaries, and... Read more »
Spend a few minutes online and you’ll find no shortage of warnings about the dangers of being “too empathic.” Headlines like “Are You an Empath? 5 Ways to Avoid Emotional Burnout” and... Read more »
As January of a new year approaches, many people will soon be pontificating about possible future goals. How do they want to feel in the year ahead? What do they want to... Read more »
“Because I knew you, I have been changed for good.” How many people around the world have wiped a tear during this song, this line, this moment:We have. Our family saw Wicked... Read more »
Thomas Sowell published his groundbreaking book The Einstein Syndrome[1] in 2001, following his earlier book Late Talking Children.[2] In The Einstein Syndrome, Sowell analyzes the traits of children with above-average intelligence who... Read more »