PSYCHOLOGY MEGATHREAD: 40 of my favorite psychological concepts, introduced as thoroughly as I could manage in 280 characters or less. These are core human behaviors that play out in all relationships, & are explored through therapy. Enjoy, ask questions, & add your own!

Employers shouldn't discourage side hustles—or hesitate to hire people who have them. Data: after engaging evenings on their side gigs, people perform better the next day in their full-time jobs. Side hustles aren’t a distraction. They’re a source of energy and empowerment.

Have an immense amount of respect for anyone that is self made. No family network. No financial help. There is a lot to be learned from you.

I’m stunned. She was much too young. nytimes.com/2022/11/01/din…

Being appreciated doesn't just make you feel good. It helps you get stronger. Evidence: receiving gratitude improves cardiovascular stress responses, boosting resilience and performance by turning threats into challenges. Being thanked fortifies our bodies along with our bonds.

Release the idea you must be busy to be successful.

Wisdom doesn’t come from experience. It comes from reflecting on experience. Between ages 25 and 75, the correlation between age and wisdom is zero. Gaining insight and perspective is not about the number of years you've lived. It's about the number of lessons you've learned.

The future of social impact is community, not philanthropy.

“Until it is my turn, I will keep clapping for others happily. it’s really that simple.”

Today is my 32nd birthday. Over the last month, I asked several 90-year-olds what advice they would give to their 32-year-old selves. Here's the life advice everyone needs to hear:

Thoughtful nudge from my very wise niece. She’s 8. #thursdaymorning #thursdayvibes

Great mentors are learners as well as teachers. Data: when mentors value insights from below, they're more engaged and effective—and their mentees are more successful. Mentoring is not a transfer of wisdom from one to another. It's a relationship where two people grow together.

The editor of Charlotte magazine asked me a simple question: Who runs Charlotte? The answer is, it's complicated. Here's why. #ncpol #cltcc #charlotte charlottemagazine.com/whos-in-charge…

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Join us on February 13th for our next Mentorship Circle with Stacy Cassio. Stacy is the Founder & CEO of the Pink Mentor Network. This month we will be discussing personal and professional goals. bit.ly/3q2utQM #EmpoweringWomen #WomenMentors #WomenEmpoweringWomen

Mistext received today in South Carolina. 🤣 #murdaughtrial

A busy life is not a symbol of status. It's a symptom of trying to do too much for too many people. A full calendar brings a surplus of stress and a shortage of energy. Reflecting and relaxing should be top priorities. Unscheduled time isn't wasted. It's invested in well-being.

We feel it in our body when we’ve outgrown a relationship. The conversations reflect our past self. We don’t share any real values. And a part of us feels drained from forcing the connection. Guilt of letting go is not a kind reason to hold on.

Slow down and remember this: Most things make no difference. Being busy is a form of laziness—lazy thinking and indiscriminate action. Being overwhelmed is often as unproductive as doing nothing, and is far more unpleasant. Being selective—doing less—is the path of the