The Essays
A reading notebook
Essays that orbit the same themes as the book — relationships, habits, parenting, attachment, the work of recognising what shapes us.
- No. 01RelationshipsJanuary 6, 2026
Nurturing Deeper Connections with Better Attunement
Learn how to nurture attunement in relationships for deeper connections. Explore practical tips, benefits, challenges, and strategies for greater understanding.
Read →
- No. 02Self-ImprovementDecember 31, 2025
How To Make Self-Development a Priority
Do you want to become the best version of yourself? You need to embark on a journey of self-development. Here's how you can make it happen.
Read →
- No. 03Habits/ AddictionDecember 8, 2025
The Hidden Influences: Why People Develop Addictions
Why do some people develop addictions and others don't? It's a good question because many factors drive addiction. Here are some you need to know about.
Read →
- No. 04Parents & ChildrenMay 7, 2025
Problem Parenting: Don’t Make the Same Mistakes as Your Parents
Raising children can be a challenge, but it doesn't have to result in problem parenting. Learn how to avoid common parenting mistakes so your child can flourish.
Read →
- No. 05RelationshipsMarch 15, 2025
How To Set Boundaries For Healthy Relationships
Learn the importance of setting boundaries in relationships, the different types of boundaries, and practical steps for establishing and maintaining them.
Read →Relationships
How To Set Boundaries For Healthy Relationships
René Rivera
- No. 06Self-ImprovementMarch 5, 2025
How to Use Self-Improvement to Enhance Your Mental Health
Discover how self-improvement practices can reduce stress, build self-esteem, increase happiness, and strengthen resilience for better mental health.
Read →Self-Improvement
How to Use Self-Improvement to Enhance Your Mental Health
René Rivera
- No. 07Habits/ AddictionJanuary 10, 2025
The Habits of Well-Rounded People
Discover the mental, physical, social, personal development, and financial habits that well-rounded people practice to live balanced, fulfilling lives.
Read →Habits/ Addiction
The Habits of Well-Rounded People
René Rivera
- No. 08Parents & ChildrenDecember 2, 2024
The Lifelong Impact of Attachment Styles and Attachment Disorders
Understand attachment styles vs attachment disorders, their types, the role of parenting, and how to cope with attachment challenges for healthier relationships.
Read →Parents & Children
The Lifelong Impact of Attachment Styles and Attachment Disorders
René Rivera
- No. 09RelationshipsNovember 10, 2024
Red Flags in Relationships: Can You Spot Them?
Learn to identify common red flags in relationships including lack of communication, control, disrespect, abuse, and dishonesty — and how to address them.
Read →Relationships
Red Flags in Relationships: Can You Spot Them?
René Rivera
- No. 10Self-ImprovementOctober 29, 2024
Stop Self-Sabotage! Become a Better Version of Yourself
Learn to recognize self-sabotaging behaviors, identify their root causes, and overcome them with practical strategies for personal growth.
Read →Self-Improvement
Stop Self-Sabotage! Become a Better Version of Yourself
René Rivera
- No. 11Habits/ AddictionOctober 20, 2024
How Habits Form and How To Change Them
Understand the cue-routine-reward habit loop and learn practical strategies to break bad habits and build good ones.
Read →
- No. 12Parents & ChildrenOctober 13, 2024
Why The Relationship Between a Parent and Child Is Important
Explore the importance of the parent-child relationship at every stage of life, from early childhood through adulthood, and its lasting benefits.
Read →
- No. 13RelationshipsSeptember 30, 2024
Thriving in Love: Building the Foundation for a Healthy Relationship
Explore the 5 key characteristics of a healthy relationship including trust, communication, respect, love and affection, and individuality.
Read →