Shannen van der Kruk

Shannen van der Kruk

Sharing science-backed insights and practical strategies to build a happier, healthier, and more meaningful life. Below, you can find all my articles.


Dec 18, 2024
How Instant Gratification Impacts Your Long-Term Goals
Dec 11, 2024
How to Find Time for Everything: 5 Principles of Time Management
Dec 04, 2024
Time Anxiety: How to Worry Less and Live More
Nov 27, 2024
How Tiny Daily Tests Can Transform Your Life
Nov 20, 2024
The TEA Framework of Productivity
Nov 13, 2024
The 3 Steps to Building a Happier Life
Nov 06, 2024
The Dunning-Kruger Effect: Why We Think We Know More Than We Do
Oct 30, 2024
7 Mindsets for Mastering Time Management
Oct 23, 2024
All the Cognitive Biases You Need to Know
Oct 16, 2024
How Reflecting on Death Can Bring Meaning to Your Life
Oct 09, 2024
Unlocking Your Mind: The Science and Power of Metacognition
Oct 02, 2024
Why Competing with Yourself is the Path to True Fulfilment
Sep 25, 2024
Change Your Environment, Change Your Habits
Sep 18, 2024
Free Journal and Habit Tracker Notion Templates
Sep 11, 2024
5 Rules Of Happiness That 99% Of People Ignore
Sep 04, 2024
The Daily Routine Experts Recommend for Peak Productivity
Aug 28, 2024
Why It’s Impossible To Fall Behind In Life
Aug 21, 2024
This One Regret Will Make You Want To Change Your Life
Aug 14, 2024
Free Digital Habit Journal
Aug 07, 2024
The 20-Second Rule: A Simple Trick to Build Better Habits
Jul 31, 2024
3 Biggest Myths About Happiness
Jul 24, 2024
3 Practical Ways To Become Happier
Jul 17, 2024
The Becoming Happier Quick-Guide: Your Roadmap to a Fulfilling Life
Jul 10, 2024
How to Stop Wasting Your Life (Avoid These 6 Things)
Jul 03, 2024
Taking Stock of Your Life: The Life Design Assessment
Jun 26, 2024
The 4 Journaling Techniques for Gratitude
Jun 19, 2024
The Habit Tracker: Your Tool for Achieving Your Goals
Jun 12, 2024
How to Craft A Purpose-Driven Life
Jun 05, 2024
Why You Are Not Happy With Your Life
May 29, 2024
Why Your Brain is Not Wired for Happiness
May 22, 2024
The Motivation Myth: Why Discipline, Not Inspiration, Leads to Success
May 15, 2024
The Digital Self Check-In
May 08, 2024
3 Simple Steps to Teach Your Brain to Break Bad Habits
May 01, 2024
You’re Going to Die Anyway, Might as Well Try
Apr 24, 2024
When Choices Overwhelm: Understanding and Overcoming Decision Fatigue
Apr 17, 2024
7-Day Happier Starter Pack
Apr 10, 2024
Fear Setting: An Exercise to Define and Conquer Your Fears
Apr 03, 2024
5 Proven Cues to Cement New Habits
Mar 27, 2024
A Framework to Design a Life You Love
Mar 20, 2024
The Odyssey Plan: Mapping Out the Next Five Years
Mar 13, 2024
7 Strategies to Break a Bad Habit
Mar 06, 2024
How to Access Happiness On Demand
Feb 28, 2024
Passion vs. Practicality: Finding Your Ideal Work Life
Feb 21, 2024
The Satisfaction Trap: Why Wanting Less Makes You Happier
Feb 14, 2024
Why You Never Seem To Have Enough Time
Feb 07, 2024
3 Ways The Stoics Can Help You Find Meaning
Jan 31, 2024
How to Build a Foundation for Real Happiness
Jan 24, 2024
Breaking the Cycle: Understanding and Overcoming Confirmation Bias
Jan 17, 2024
How to Overcome Negative Thoughts and Overwhelm
Jan 10, 2024
5 Principles to Activate Happiness
Jan 03, 2024
Why Resolutions Don’t Work for Happiness