Archive - The Quiet Life with Susan Cain

"As close to magic as you can get"

A notebook and pen can dramatically improve your emotional life

Apr 18 •

How to fix a bad mood - psychologist Ethan Kross' favorite tools for managing upsetting emotions

Plus, the video replay from our Candlelight Chat with Ethan!

Apr 16 •

You are not alone: a message to the quietly courageous

Eric Malpass, the daily firing squad, and the strange solace of being seen

Apr 11 •

How to be the kind of person who had a great childhood

Three essential things you can do to gain self-love, ease, and quiet confidence

Apr 9 •

Our next Candlelight Chat is TOMORROW (Sunday) at 1-2 pm ET

We're hosting Ethan Kross, a world leader in managing emotions; here are the log-in instructions!

Apr 5 •

How to master your emotions: This Sunday is our Candlelight Chat with Ethan Kross, a world leader on emotions and the conscious mind

Plus, a sneak peek at a crucial chapter from Ethan's latest book

Apr 3 •

March 2025

What To Do When You Need a Mother (Part 2)

On mothers and fathers, love and hate, loss and growth

Mar 31 •

Ten Essential Truths for Introverts

A Quiet Manifesto

Mar 27 •

Every day your body sends you messages

Are you listening?

Mar 24 •

How many springtimes do you have left?

Take five minutes for this, I promise it's worth it

Mar 20 •

Five ways to become "a millionaire in time"

Another peek into the "Quiet Life in Seven Steps" series

Mar 17 •

If you're a parent, son, or daughter, here is essential reading

Plus, it's beautiful

Mar 13 •

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