Imperfect Spirituality

Loneliness

Lonely, but Still Likable

Polly Campbell on March 28, 2024

You are more likable than you think.

You are more likable than you think.

Circadian Rhythm

The Cost of Daylight Savings Time

Polly Campbell on February 28, 2024

Springing forward is hard on our bodies, but we can offset the stress and fatigue of daylight savings.

Springing forward is hard on our bodies, but we can offset the stress and fatigue of daylight savings.

Relationships

The Real Danger of Oversharing

Polly Campbell on January 29, 2024

Well, that was awkward. How to avoid the oversharer.

Well, that was awkward. How to avoid the oversharer.

Cognition

Thinking Ahead Can Have Benefits Today

Polly Campbell on December 18, 2023

Ditch the resolutions and prospect the future instead.

Ditch the resolutions and prospect the future instead.

Self-Help

Do You Matter?

Polly Campbell on November 28, 2023

We all matter, and we can build on that and help others feel it too.

We all matter, and we can build on that and help others feel it too.

Gratitude

Gratitude Could Help Your Marriage Last

Polly Campbell on October 27, 2023

The one simple practice that could help your relationship last.

The one simple practice that could help your relationship last.

Career

Are You a Precrastinator?

Polly Campbell on September 29, 2023

Our drive to get things done might be costing us. Here's what to do if you, like me, are prone to pre-rastination. And no, that's not a typo.

Our drive to get things done might be costing us. Here's what to do if you, like me, are prone to pre-rastination. And no, that's not a typo.

Education

How to Use What You Learn to Make a Better Life

Polly Campbell on August 29, 2023

This strategy can help us remember what we've learned—and, no, it's not Google.

This strategy can help us remember what we've learned—and, no, it's not Google.

Workplace Dynamics

How to Deal With Difficult People

Polly Campbell on July 24, 2023

The most difficult people in our lives are those we are forced to work with. Here's how to ease the tension.

The most difficult people in our lives are those we are forced to work with. Here's how to ease the tension.

Relationships

How Emotional Labor Taxes Relationships

Polly Campbell on June 22, 2023

A Personal Perspective: It's exhausting and often routine for women and marginalized groups, but it doesn't have to be that way.

A Personal Perspective: It's exhausting and often routine for women and marginalized groups, but it doesn't have to be that way.

Relationships

Don't Be Rude

Polly Campbell on May 25, 2023

Rude behavior undermines our productivity, health, families, and connection to others. We can grow if we hold to a higher standard and learn to disagree better.

Rude behavior undermines our productivity, health, families, and connection to others. We can grow if we hold to a higher standard and learn to disagree better.

Career

What to Do When a Toxic Work Culture Moves Online

Polly Campbell on April 27, 2023

Many workers find negative work culture has moved out of the office and online. Here's how to respond.

Many workers find negative work culture has moved out of the office and online. Here's how to respond.

Career

Break the Cycle of Negative-Thought Loops

Polly Campbell on March 28, 2023

How to break free from stifling negative thought patterns and rumination.

How to break free from stifling negative thought patterns and rumination.

Career

Are We Wired to Work?

Polly Campbell on February 27, 2023

Why a planned day off soon found me right back at work.

Why a planned day off soon found me right back at work.

Fear

How to Feel Better About Saying 'Yes'

Polly Campbell on January 29, 2023

Are you living with the fear of saying "yes"? Many of us are, but there are ways to overcome it and boost our health and well-being.

Are you living with the fear of saying "yes"? Many of us are, but there are ways to overcome it and boost our health and well-being.

Optimism

These Simple Practices Can Make You Happier

Polly Campbell on December 20, 2022

Want to be happier and less stressed? Spend a few minutes on these practices every day.

Want to be happier and less stressed? Spend a few minutes on these practices every day.

Introversion

An Introvert's Guide to Getting Through the Holidays

Polly Campbell on November 22, 2022

Are you feeling maxed out by the number of seasonal events you have scheduled? These tips can make this time more festive and fun.

Are you feeling maxed out by the number of seasonal events you have scheduled? These tips can make this time more festive and fun.

Happiness

Kindness Matters More Than You Think

Polly Campbell on October 28, 2022

Personal Perspective: We might fail to recognize the importance of our random acts of kindness. This is why we shouldn't.

Personal Perspective: We might fail to recognize the importance of our random acts of kindness. This is why we shouldn't.

Health

Excessive News Consumption May Harm Mental and Physical Health

Polly Campbell on September 27, 2022

The way you get your news might be hurting your mind, body, and even your family, says a recent study. Here's how to prevent it.

The way you get your news might be hurting your mind, body, and even your family, says a recent study. Here's how to prevent it.

Happiness

A Positive Focus Might Be the Key to a Better Mood

Polly Campbell on August 25, 2022

A Personal Perspective: I was in a beautiful place with my favorite person, so why was I so unhappy?

A Personal Perspective: I was in a beautiful place with my favorite person, so why was I so unhappy?