The Micro Memo
Eli Susman, PhDScience-backed tools for calm, connection, and purpose—in seconds a day, through the power of micropractice.
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Busyness Isn’t the Problem. This Is.
You open the dishwasher to toss in a dirty bowl.
The dishes are clean.
You sigh.
Fine. I’ll empty it.
Halfway through, you notice the floor needs sweeping.
So you grab the broom.
Mid-sweep, you remember that email you never sent....
The Missing Step Between Meditation and Real Life
There’s a misconception about micropractice.
That it’s for people who don’t have time to meditate.
That it’s the “lite” version.
A backup plan.
Something you do until you can do the real thing.
Or worse—
That it’s here to replace y...
The Part of Meditation No One Warns You About
Have you ever tried to calm your mind—
and accidentally opened the floodgates instead?
You sit down.
You breathe.
And suddenly:
Your brain decides it’s a great time
to revisit every painful memory you’ve ever had?
If so, that does...
Why Your Habit Needs an Address
Let’s say you’re trying to build a new habit—nothing wild. Just 20 seconds of self-compassionate touch. A kind hand to your heart instead of your phone.
You mean to stick with it. You’ve read the science. You’re feeling inspired. You tell...
The Most Overlooked Moment of Your Day
You’re standing in the kitchen. The microwave says 0:58.
You could scroll.
You could pace.
You could read the oatmeal box again, like it’s a thriller and you forgot how it ends.
Or—you could do something ridiculous.
You could stand...
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Psychologist & Author of Micropractice (Avery | Penguin Random House, 10.6.2026)—a science-backed approach to calm, clarity, and joy in 30 seconds or less. Featured in NYT, CNN, BBC, Forbes, LA Times, Mindful, and more.
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