Hey Reader, One of the hardest conversations to have is with someone who’s grieving. Because you want to comfort them.But you’re afraid of saying the wrong thing. In this week’s episode, I’m walking through exactly what to say (and what not to say) when someone you care about is facing deep loss. Here’s what you’ll learn: The 1 phrase you should never say to someone who’s grieving How to be truly helpful, even when words fall short The right way to acknowledge their pain instead of trying to...

Hey Reader, Happiness isn’t out there somewhere. It’s not in your next job, your next relationship, or your next vacation. It starts in your next conversation. Because a happier life begins with your words, your tone of voice, and the way you approach hard conversations. This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Gretchen Rubin—bestselling author of The Happiness Project—to talk about how communication shapes your happiness more than you think. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why happiness isn’t...

Hey Reader, You want your words to have more impact. But your sentences feel weak, even when you're making important points. That's because you're watering down your message without realizing it. Here's how to fix it: #1: Ditch the adverbs. Remove words like "very” and words that end in -ly (absolutely, really, literally, basically). It's not that you're "so mad." You are livid. It's not that you're "very happy." You are thrilled. #2: Separate the contractions. Slowing down the contractions...