how to relax in seconds (sigh)
Between unstable politics, daunting caregiver tasks (eye surgery, replace live-in help, move) and the usual parenting+home+work juggle, I found myself resorting lately to my favorite breathing technique: the physiological sigh. This is yet another Dr. Huberman hack...
When caregiving becomes too much
Like many of my friends, I am the main caregiver for my dad. While we don't live in the same city, I manage most of his care, and visit him once or twice a week. It's both a privilige and a source of stress. It's very hard to see a loved one in pain, getting weaker,...
Wanna optimize ultradian rhythms with me?
In my first tech job, (early 20’s, single, no kids,) my boss said to me something like, "Our best employees are working moms, and we pay them the least! They come in first and leave early to pick up their kids. They never take long breaks and are super efficient. In...
The “work uniform” and decision fatigue
A while back, Business Insider wrote an article about a woman named Matilda Kahl, who decided to reduce decision fatigue by wearing the same clothes to work every day. She bought 5 identical pairs of black trousers and 15 identical silk shirts, and became an internet...
LifeSaveHer – check it out!
I’ve recently been interviewed for Brittany A. Johnson’s podcast, LifeSaveHer. Brittany is a therapist specializing in depression, anxiety and past trauma. We talked about Mental Load and overwhelm, but I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce you to Brittany’s...
I call bullsh¡t!
The third state of clothing does not exist. It only serves to increase your stress, and causes tension at home. What's the "third state"? I'm glad you asked. We all know clothes can have these two states: Clean - in the closet or waiting to get there Dirty - in the...