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For many, creativity comes from chaotic energy. But left unchecked, that chaos is a breeding ground for obsession, fixation, and compulsiveness.

"When I take a step back, I realize I haven’t really enjoyed a holiday or celebration in years, and I think many mothers would say the same thing." —@AmyShearn

“When you think of your slowness as an asset, you’re better equipped to work in a way that plays to that strength — and to encourage others to do the same.” — @KWright0702

Block at least one hour to plan out the week. It's worth it. I wrote about how I do my weekly review here: https://t.co/AIxEhQHm6s Thank you @mikekarnj for introducing the practice.

When you’re feeling stressed or sad about your current circumstances, reexperiencing familiar stories can bring a soothing sense of control.

Observations can replace a superficial exchange with genuine connection. Here's how:

Rather than preparing to unwind, you may be staring at your calendar wondering if it is possible to cram a week’s deliverables into three days instead of five. Time management expert @lvanderkam's advice:

You deserve a break.

The greatest weapons we have against the pandemic are the decisions we make every day. The bad news about this is that humans are notoriously lousy decision-makers.

Self-objectification inhibits task completion and saps attention.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Black and Brown men: What makes you proud to be you when you look in the mirror? Let us know for the chance to be featured in an upcoming story:

Since its #antibullyingweek, this is worth reading - Who do we allow to bully their way to the top? And why? "When faced with uncertainty, we’re willing to prioritize confidence, charisma, and hyperbole over nuance, competence, and truth." https://t.co/eTaLHkeNhC

"We feel like we have a right to have [our] relationships or objects. But in reality, we own nothing, and nothing is owed to us. We’re guests who temporarily walk this planet." —@DariusForoux

Have you ever met someone who manages their day using a to-do list and actually finishes everything they set out to do?

How to be intentional about relationship-building when your normal holiday routines are upended:

Here’s the truth: The colder months, the next few months especially, are when we need to go outside the most.

Whether or not you’ve been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, you may have noticed similar effects: switching fruitlessly between tasks; trouble prioritizing; forgetfulness.

Our lives are increasingly quantifiable. And the numbers can be motivating — but they can obscure the reasons why we work out, read, or take a walk.

First: Speak up now, not later. The longer you wait, the harder it’ll get. More advice:

When you’re feeling stressed or sad about your current circumstances, re-experiencing familiar stories can bring a soothing sense of control.