The Week in Better Humans
A simple list of everything new on Better Humans for the past week. Includes why you shouldn’t fight on the internet…and why maybe you should!
I’m Not Getting Defensive, You Are
Fighting is futile. by Jeremy Helligar
How To Get Comfortable With Change
The act of change is naturally uncomfortable because it is a divergence from what is known. But that is also known as “growth”. by Trudy Horsting
Here’s Why I’ve Been Picking Fights On The Internet
The underrated joys of causing trouble online. by Steve QJ
My 2-Year Journey to Black Decaf Coffee
How I reconciled my love of coffee with my desire to be free of unhealthy habits by Adam Hughes
A Guide To Starting a New Hobby and Having Fun Along the Way
As an adult, I’d lost the artistic soul of my youth. Could a 12-week art challenge help me reclaim it? by Vic Bowling
How To Conquer Fear
As a soldier, boxer, and practicing mountaineer, I learned techniques for overcoming fear that pay dividends in all walks of life by Sean McBride
The Powerlifter’s Guide to a Bigger Bench and Chest
Increasing your capability to bench press is a targeted goal that pays off in overall strength and size by Danny Lee
How To Buy Clothes You’ll Wear a 100 Times (or More)
A guide for minimal and sustainable wardrobe shopping by Katie Martin
How To Use Loneliness as a Tool for Personal Growth
Solitude — even if involuntary — gives us the opportunity to find out who we truly are. Here are some ways to make the best of it. by Manuela Putz
6 Ways To Deal With Criticism From Customers
Yes, I do take it personally — I want to do a good job! But I’ve also had to learn how to cope with criticism in a healthy manner. by YL Yeong
How to Easily Remember Large Numbers
I memorized pi to 100 digits in an airport… for fun by Scott Hughey (TheWriteScott)
Noise-Canceling Headphones: the Unsung Hero of Productivity
Three years ago, I didn’t know what they were. Now I can’t live without them. by Max Phillips
How To Build and Preserve Muscle Mass as a Runner
Does “cardio kill your gains” and does muscle mass make you slower or faster? by Emily Rudow
How To Tame the “Default Mode” of Your Wild Mind
Liberate yourself from repetitive, unhelpful thought patterns in 5 steps by Dr. Adam Bell
Myths vs. the Truth About Mindfulness Meditation, With Marta Brzosko 🎧
Meditation is so much more than a quick fix by Meredith Rodriguez
615 Tiny Habits Recipes for Flow in Your Work Life
You don’t have to wait around and hope that Flow magically happens — you can prime yourself to intentionally experience it by Steven Michael Crane
The Wizards of Research Notes
The irresistible energy of the Roam community by Terrie Schweitzer
Have a great week!