Does the idea of spending 10 days in total silence, prohibited from using your cell phone (and reading and writing!), while trying to meditate for 12 hours a day scare you? It terrified me. Which is why I knew I had to do it: a 10-day silent Vipassana meditation retreat. For the last 5 years, […]
Small hinges swing big doors. Some of the tiniest habits, outlined below, have profoundly benefited my health (both mental and physical!), happiness, and productivity: Upon waking, I take 5 deep breaths and think of 5 things for which I’m grateful. Few things are better than your health/happiness than gratitude and starting your day in a […]
Just like we are all capable of far more than we know, we’re learning that our cells do way more than we originally thought. We live in a wonderful scientific age in which long-standing paradigms are being challenged, and one of the most exciting areas of rediscovery (imo) is immunology; we’re finding that immune cells […]
For the last 30 days, I did not touch the hot water knob in my shower, instead spending at least 5 minutes under icy water each day. Why would I take on such a masochistic experiment? General curiosity. Yes, curiosity may kill cats but has served me well as a scientist and the person who often […]
When I receive the flattering question of how do I manage to do lots of things while maintaining my relationships/sanity/fun time, in addition to my pro tips, I often point to my non-negotiable morning routine. Though I don’t complete the whole routine every day, I’ve integrated the best practices to optimize happiness, productivity, and health […]