Daily Dose

Your Brain is Your Friend, Support It
Most of us expect some wear and tear as we get older. Our knees may complain a little louder. Reading
People Are Great. Also: Please Leave Me Alone Briefly.
Most of us know we need “me time.” The tricky part is figuring out whether we are actually recharging… or
Everyone Is Definitely Thinking About You. Probably. Maybe. Not Really.
Most of us like to imagine that, by adulthood, we’ve reached a peaceful state of “take me or leave me.”
The Power of the “Micro-Connection”
In the fast-paced environment of a hospital, we often pass dozens of people—colleagues, patients, and visitors—while focused on the next
The Quiet Need to Matter
Most of us don’t walk around saying, “I just want my life to matter.” But if we’re honest… it shows
Maybe It’s Not TMI After All
Most of us know that feeling:“Why did I just say that?” We replay the moment. We cringe. We promise ourselves:
Who’s Carrying the Mental Load
Recently Andee Tagle and Mika Ellison at NPR's Life Kit took time to explain how the “mental load”—the invisible work
Aging Mistakes
Steven Petrow is a longtime journalist and author who reflects on aging through the lens of personal experience and family
Behavioral Pain Management 101
Sanjay Gupta (born October 23, 1969) is an American neurosurgeon, medical reporter, and writer. He serves as an associate chief
Fighting Exhaustion
The following was recently shared by Mika Ellison.on the NPR Podcast "Life Kit." It is a brief guide to reclaiming