Micropractice

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By Eli Susman, PhD
Psychologist & Author of Micropractice (Avery | Penguin Random House, Sept 2026)—a science-backed approach to calm, clarity, and joy in 30 seconds or less.

Quick question:Which post actually helps people stick with a goal longer?• A polished plan• A vision board• A motivation...
07/14/2026

Quick question:
Which post actually helps people stick with a goal longer?
• A polished plan
• A vision board
• A motivational quote
• A messy, mid- or post-effort snapshot of doing the thing
A real-world Instagram study followed 253 people in a 12-week fitness program.
Only one of these predicted follow-through.
And it’s not the one LinkedIn usually rewards.
I unpack the psychology behind why progress beats promises—and why sharing effort works differently than sharing intention.
Link in the comments.

07/13/2026

People think calm arrives when life quiets down.
More often it arrives when you stop arguing with the noise.

07/12/2026

Your life improves
when your moments do.
That’s the whole thing.

07/11/2026

The fastest way to
feel like you have no time
is to optimize every minute
and never arrive in one.

07/10/2026

Regulation isn't fixing everything.
It's remembering you don’t have to fix it all today.

Studies show that the practice that changes you isn’t necessarily the longest one.It’s the one you actually practice.Tha...
07/09/2026

Studies show that the practice that changes you isn’t necessarily the longest one.
It’s the one you actually practice.
That doesn’t mean longer practice has no value.
It means the tiny moments we usually dismiss may help more than we’ve been taught.
One slow, deep breath before the meeting.
One hand on your heart before replying.
One pause before the day runs away with you.
Small enough to repeat.
Powerful enough to matter.
That’s the heart of Micropractice: science-backed tools for building well-being into the moments you already have—so calm, clarity, and joy don’t depend on finding a different life first.
If this idea resonates, I’d be so grateful if you pre-ordered a copy or shared it with someone who needs well-being to feel a little more possible inside real life.
micropractice.com/book

07/08/2026

A small thank-you is not small to the person who receives it.
We consistently underestimate how much gratitude lands.
You do not need a handwritten card or the perfect words.
Even a quick text can strengthen well-being and connection.
That is a lot of power for 30 seconds.

Most leaders underestimate one of their highest-leverage behaviors. It’s not feedback. Not incentives. Not another meeti...
07/07/2026

Most leaders underestimate one of their highest-leverage behaviors.
It’s not feedback.
Not incentives.
Not another meeting.
It’s saying thank you.
Study after study shows that when appreciation is expressed—even briefly—people become more engaged, more willing to learn on the fly, and more likely to seek feedback.
This is one of the rare leadership behaviors that helps everyone without costing much of anything—and reliably changes how people show up.
And no, it doesn’t have to be in person. Text works.
I wrote about why saying thank you feels riskier than it is, how gratitude actually lands, and the smallest possible way to stop missing these moments.
Link in the comments.

You are alive right now.Not once the inbox is clear. Not once everything calms down. Right now.
07/07/2026

You are alive right now.
Not once the inbox is clear. Not once everything calms down. Right now.

07/05/2026

You don’t regulate
by controlling every thought.
You regulate�by noticing�you don’t have to�become them.

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