How to Feel Good Right Now

Your mind is overworked and underpaid. Give it less responsibilities.

High Tide (1972), Dorothea Tanning

Some days, I want to cut to the chase around here and talk very directly about what it takes to feel good.

Because the truth is that most of us overthink everything in maladaptive, unproductive ways. Our thoughts rarely lead to understanding or deeper connections or satisfaction or even arresting art. Yet we continue to …