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Why the Idea of Laziness Is a Lie | Goop
It’s a Thursday afternoon and you’re tired. But it doesn’t make sense: You haven’t completed any herculean tasks or done anything abnormally exhausting. In fact, you’ve done less than you planned to do. Instead of validating the idea that you might actually be tired, you chastise yourself for feeling something you haven’t earned. This kind of shame spiral—sound familiar?—is a symptom of a pervasive belief system psychologist Devon Price calls the laziness lie.
Do We Become More Creative through Repetition? | Goop
Art curator Maria Brito insists creativity is not just a talent but a learned practice—and that anyone can strengthen the muscle if they’re willing to cultivate certain habits. She suggests practicing creative repetition, which asks: When we keep pushing at a single idea or project, what can we squeeze out of it?
How to Give Better Feedback at Work | Goop
Nobody has to lose sleep over an upcoming feedback conversation or walk away from one holding back tears. Cognitive scientist Therese Huston came up with an approach that reminds managers and employees that they’re playing for the same team—and breaks down the feelings of fear, worry, and shame that often come with difficult conversations.
Getting Comfortable Managing Your Money | Goop
At twenty-two years old, Lauren Simmons became the youngest woman and second African American woman to trade on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. But Simmons isn’t motivated by making history. She wants to educate people on the importance of financial wellness. She wants the industry to be a more representative place. And: “I want to make finance sexy,” she says. In our conversation, she covered everything from effecting change to overcoming imposter syndrome to dealing with doubters to why we shouldn’t fear the market or the B word (ahem, budgeting).
What Does a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace Mean? | Goop
Lack of diversity is a common issue in the tech industry, and over the years, many companies have made big promises with little result. While there’s more work to be done, Adetoro Ceballos, Etsy’s head of diversity and inclusion programming, shares how Etsy has been able to make meaningful progress.