The Feeling of Contrasts in Motherhood
Early motherhood brings deep joy and inner conflict. Embracing this contrast helps new moms honor their evolving identity, needs, and emotions without shame or judgment.
Comparing Suffering or Joy Can Pull Us Farther Apart
Joy doesn’t need an apology. Suffering doesn’t need a ranking. Every emotion deserves space—and honoring that truth might bring us closer together.
When Countries Feel Excluded, the World Suffers
Exclusion on a global scale. The psychology of alienation across borders.
Too Hot to Handle?
While most people look forward to the summer heat with excitement and anticipation, experts spread the cautionary word about the downside of hot weather on mental health.
Gretchen Rubin’s Recommendations: Book Gifts for New Grads
It’s graduation season. Here are some of my favorite books for any of the graduates in your life–or for yourself. This post includes products that I believe in and love …
What Are Grief Surprises?
One aspect of grief that you and your child will experience is “grief surprises.” These can shake you up, but naming them helps you find a way through.
8 Things To Let Go of Today for a Simpler Life Tomorrow
While a simple life may not be the goal, most of us crave a simpler life. A simpler life allows us to enjoy more space, time, energy and peace of …
underconsumption, a new show and micro-moments of self care
Weekend Wisdom: That moment, when you don’t think you have time to take care of yourself is the exact moment you need to take care of yourself. It’s all sunshine …
What I Learned by Wearing the Same Things Over and Over Again
I’ve been wearing the same things over and over again for many years. Before I simplified my closet, I shopped too much, had a closet stuffed full of clothes and …
8 Stand-out Quotes from Gentle (my new book)
I’m excited to share some of the stand-out quotes from Gentle! My new book was published in February and I’ve been hearing about the quotes from Gentle that are becoming …