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Meaning as Evolutionary Design
When meaning erodes, the effects are not subtle. At both individual and population levels, lack of meaning correlates with poorer mental health, lower resilience under stress, and reduced life satisfaction.
Three Doors, Six Inches of Manure, and How We Judge Wellbeing
Why We Judge Wellbeing by Comparison, Not by Intention
When you next think about your own wellbeing, it’s worth asking:
Am I judging my life against others — or against my own potential?
Have I defined what “good” looks like for me?
Or have I simply picked the door that smells least unpleasant right now?
Are We Really Buying Wellbeing — Or Just Rebranding the Basics?
The things most likely to improve long-term wellbeing are often the least commercial.
They include:
Strong relationships and social connection
Meaningful work and autonomy
Physical activity and sleep (not products, but habits)
Psychological skills like emotional regulation and reflection
A sense of direction shaped by values, not consumption
These are harder to package, scale, and sell — which is precisely why they occupy such a small share of the market.
Happiness: It’s all about the money. Or is it?
Money removes suffering.
It doesn’t guarantee fulfilment.
Maditation in a Crowded Train Station
A tale of cortisol, fairness, and trying not to fight the entire Northern Line.
Wellbeing as a Skill — Why Method Beats Motivation
Wellbeing doesn’t arrive by accident — it’s a skill you build. When you focus on the how, motivation stops being the deciding factor.
Epiphany Moments: Why They Arrive More Often When We Actually Look for Them
A reflection on why epiphanies appear more often when we stay curious, keep learning, and make space for our minds to connect the dots.
The Lost Art of Contemplation — And How to Bring It Back
Contemplation used to be a normal part of everyday life. You see it in older writings, in philosophy, in religious traditions, and even in the way people structured their days. Long walks, quiet porches, staring…
Wellbeing as a Skill — Stop waiting for motivation. Start building the method.
Stop waiting for motivation. Start building the method.