“Perhaps the best term to describe living at the edge of our ability, thriving and flourishing, being challenged but not overwhelmed, is simply “whelmed.” And a key part of being whelmed lies in being selective in our commitments, which means… — Susan David Copy Share Image
“Staying emotionally agile requires us to find the equilibrium between overcompetence on the one hand and overchallenge on the other. This is the teeter-totter… — Susan David Copy Share Image
“In a survey of thousands of respondents, researchers in England found that of all the “happy habits” science has currently identified as being keys… — Susan David Copy Share Image
“Luckily, scientists have uncovered a few secrets to help make the process of creating habits easier. In their bestselling book Nudge, the economist Richard… — Susan David Copy Share Image
“Grit embodies—but is not the same as—resilience, ambition, and self-control. The University of Pennsylvania psychologist and researcher Angela Duckworth defines it as passion and… — Susan David Copy Share Image
“1. The no-brainer: Switch up your environment so that when you’re hungry, tired, stressed, or rushed, the choice most aligned with your values is… — Susan David Copy Share Image
“4. The obstacle course: Offset a positive vision with thoughts of potential challenges.” — Susan David Copy Share Image
“When we show up fully, with awareness and acceptance, even the worst demons usually back down. Simply” — Susan David Copy Share Image
“3. The precommitment: Anticipate obstacles and prepare for them with “if-then” strategies.” — Susan David Copy Share Image
“The most effective way to transform your life, therefore, is not by quitting your job and moving to an ashram, but, to paraphrase Teddy… — Susan David Copy Share Image
“In looking for the right places to make these tiny changes, there are three broad areas of opportunity. You can tweak your beliefs—or what… — Susan David Copy Share Image
“A child’s sense of secure attachment—this idea that I, in all my glory, as well as all my stinkiness and imperfection, am loved and… — Susan David Copy Share Image
“The parent who praises a child’s accomplishment by saying, ‘You studied hard!’ promotes a growth mindset. The parent who says, ‘Look at your A,… — Susan David Copy Share Image
