The Dose

Doing Less Might Be Exactly What You Need Right Now

A mid-January invitation to stop "should”-ing on yourself.

Jan 17 • Dr. Samantha Boardman

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Stop Asking "Am I Happy?" — Here’s The Question That Actually Matters

Happiness isn’t something you chase, it’s something you create through connection and contribution.

Jan 12 • Dr. Samantha Boardman

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December 2025

22 Books I Read and Loved in 2025

“Books make great gifts because they have whole worlds inside of them….”

Dec 29, 2025 • Dr. Samantha Boardman

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The Best Therapy Might Be Your Best Friend

Why social support can outperform professional help.

Dec 18, 2025 • Dr. Samantha Boardman

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The Antidote to Rage Bait

Here's how to stop feeding the outrage economy and start feeding your mind instead.

Dec 9, 2025 • Dr. Samantha Boardman

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November 2025

Opting Out of the Holiday Stress Olympics

The holidays don’t always have to be a crisis, let’s stop treating them like one.

Nov 19, 2025 • Dr. Samantha Boardman

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The Past Explains You, But It Doesn’t Define You

Why early experiences matter less than we think and what matters more.

Nov 7, 2025 • Dr. Samantha Boardman

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October 2025

The Leaf Blower Mindset

Shifting your problems onto others backfires. Here’s what to do instead.

Oct 29, 2025 • Dr. Samantha Boardman

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Sorry, Pessimism Isn’t Wisdom

How to avoid the realism trap and use optimism as a strategic advantage.

Oct 22, 2025

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The Tyranny of the Tracker: When Numbers Take Over Our Lives

Data can guide us but the moments that matter most aren’t measured; they’re lived.

Oct 2, 2025 • Dr. Samantha Boardman

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September 2025

A Simple Rule to Shift Your Perspective

Words have power, don’t let them be all powerful.

Sep 18, 2025 • Dr. Samantha Boardman

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August 2025

Stop Making Such a Big Deal About Going Back to School

Let September spark potential instead of panic.

Aug 13, 2025 • Dr. Samantha Boardman

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