Ever feel like you’re managing everyone’s emotions but your own? This week’s Subtraction Lab explores the quiet burnout and codependency behind being the “Director of Everything”, and how to reclaim your energy, boundaries, and peace of mind.

Most of us were taught to push harder, think smarter, or “figure it out” when life feels overwhelming. But what if your exhaustion isn’t a problem to outthink—but a signal to listen more deeply? In this issue, we explore the idea that intuition isn’t a soft extra, but a compass—especially when the way forward feels unclear.

We spend so long surviving on stress that contentment feels foreign. But real change, in our nervous system or our lives, begins when we learn to stay still long enough to let the shift happen.

Multitasking isn’t mastery—it’s distraction dressed up as productivity. Discover how doing less can help you regain focus, reduce burnout, and find more fulfillment in your work and life.

All-or-nothing thinking tricks you into believing “not perfect” means “not worth it.” But when you shrink things down to the 2% version, you still gain the benefit and build the habit. Learn how small choices stack up.

It only takes one minor shift to start feeling better. The problem is, most people wait years before they take action.

Feeling overwhelmed by invisible labor? Learn how the Fair Play system helps women divide tasks fairly and reclaim time for what lights them up.

Today marks a proud moment in my journey—one where I contributed knowledge that will inspire and empower others to take action for sustainable changes in their health and well-being. This milestone is a testament to perseverance, self-belief, and a deep commitment to making a positive difference in families, communities, and workplaces.

Practical tips to support your child's mental health, mood, focus, and behavior through nutrition.

Explore practical strategies to foster mental wellness in your workplace, just in time for Mental Health Awareness Month. From encouraging outdoor breaks to offering on-site coaching, discover actionable steps to support your team's well-being year-round.

Explore how prioritizing mental health and well-being in the workplace is not just a moral imperative but also a strategic advantage. Discover actionable steps to promote inclusivity, normalize the need for support, and foster a culture of well-being that benefits both employees and organizations alike.

Explore the surprising ways people-pleasing infiltrates daily life. Uncover the roots of people-pleasing behaviors and take charge of your life with empowering insights and actionable steps.

When it comes to overcoming people pleasing, cognitive behavioral strategies can help you finally release the people pleasing habits that have led to resentment and feeling overloaded.

Always saying yes to extra responsibilities, ignoring your own needs or feelings, and avoiding conflict at all costs. These are just some of the signs of people pleasing behavior.