When I hop on the bike with Peloton’s Emma Lovewell, her easygoing attitude, motivational stories, and karaoke-worthy playlists always distract me from how hard her rides are. My clothes are not as easily fooled. After 30 minutes with Lovewell, my smelly, sweat-stained athleisure always remind me: her workouts are tough! When I recently got the…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. We know there are hair supplements out there with ingredients that boast incredible hair growth benefits (we see you, collagen), but what if your multi could not only address nutrient…
Research shows that one of the most effective ways to spur creativity is to allow your mind to wander and to follow it without judgment. But science also shows why that is tougher than it sounds. In 2010, two researchers working at Harvard University began exploring how people feel about and experience mind wandering. They…
Ever been to a meeting without an agenda? (Oh, you’ve been to lots?) How did it go? Was it a waste of time? Did it feel meandering? Was the result that you need to have another meeting? Without an agenda, this is often the case. Yet, you’d be surprised (or maybe not) about how many…
We all know we should try to get the recommended number of hours of sleep per night (and for most adults, that’s seven to nine hours). To help with that goal, we can consider a factor that plays a huge role in our sleep quality: our circadian rhythm. “Each of us has our own internal circadian…
The oldest known musical instrument, other than the voice, is the drum. Humankind’s use of the drum since the dawn of civilization may help explain why our brains are so innately attuned to respond to rhythm. Or from another perspective, the role of music and rhythm in our evolutionary development may have naturally led our…
My latest book, One in a Billion: One Man’s Remarkable Odyssey in Modern-Day China, tells the powerful story of An Wei, a stubborn, hardworking peasant who has lived by his values and stood up for his convictions. Succeeding against all odds in the authoritarian environment of China and despite grinding poverty, reeducation campaigns and dishonest…
There’s an old saying: “A woman marries a man thinking that she will change him – and she doesn’t; a man marries a woman thinking she’ll never change – and she does.” Life is about change, and all relationships are in motion. There are many trees in our forest. There is the happy tree and the…
April 30, 2022 — 19:45 PM It’s hard to believe, but I’m getting married in one week. One week! We’ve spent over a year engaged, thinking and talking about this day, and it’s finally here. The music, flowers, and colors have been decided, and my dress is hanging on my office door. It’s all, in…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. April 30, 2022 — 16:14 PM Figuring out your Enneagram personality type can offer insight into the inner workings of you. The nine types each have their own way of…
