Daily Dose

Stop Trying to Be Happy
That title probably sounds like terrible wellness advice. After all, most of us spend at least some amount of time
Tackling Blood Draw Anxiety with the Chicago Symphony
Most of us know what we're supposed to do. Exercise more. Sleep more. Eat more vegetables. Schedule the appointment. Get
Your Brain Wants You to Join a Band
Most of us think of music as entertainment. Something to listen to while driving. Working out. Doing the dishes. Avoiding
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