A Tip For Finishing Tasks
Feeling overwhelmed by task debt? Try the closing the loop mentality: pick one loose end, finish it, then say out loud that it is done or cross it off. This episode shares a simple way…
A Tip For Deeper Check-Ins (w/ Joel Ciolek)
Guest Tipper Joel Ciolek shares a simple way to build deeper connection in everyday conversations: when someone says “I’m good,” ask, “What does good mean?” That one follow-up invites a more descriptive answer, and can…
A Tip For Always Staying Charged
Rechargeable gadgets are great until the battery dies at the worst time, like motorized blinds that take a while to charge. Set a reminders app rotation so each room’s shades get plugged in every few…
A Tip For Avoiding Travel Chaos
Buying the cheapest airfare can lock a trip into the worst rules when plans change. Paying an extra $30 to $60 for the next fare tier can buy flight cancellation flexibility and seat selection, including…
Eye Care, First Class Upgrades, and Relationship-First Travel (With Joel Ciolek)
Physician assistant in ophthalmology Joel Ciolek explains why “physician assistant” is not the same as “physician’s assistant,” and why the difference matters. Joel also shares a travel move: booking a hotel just hours before check-in…
A Tip For Organizing Your Hobbies
Getting started on a hobby is easier when the supplies are already together, not spread across drawers and closets. Try the "activity basket" idea, keep a basket for drawing tools, Pilates gear, or sports stuff…
A Tip For Managing Free Trials
Free trials are built around one thing, people forget when they end and get charged. Set a phone reminder or calendar event for two days before the trial ends, then decide whether to cancel or…
A Tip For Avoiding Evidence-Free Health Fads [Eyewear Edition] (w/ Joel Ciolek)
Joel Ciolek joined us to explain why blue light blocker glasses do not have evidence for extra UV protection. Instead, Joel Ciolek points to nutrition for eye health, especially green leafy vegetables and “eating the…
A Tip For De-Fogging Your Mirrors
Foggy mirrors are annoying because they make you wait, or wipe and leave streaks. Arielle shares a Buzzfeed tip that uses cheap shaving cream as a de-fogger: cover the mirror, let it sit about 15…
A Tip For Receiving Help When You Need It
When life gets intense (new baby, surgery recovery, or just getting sick), “What can I do to help?” can be weirdly hard to answer in the moment. Prep a short list ahead of time (food…