This is the trick of self‑improvement culture: It trains you to treat feelings like errors. Don’t get me wrong — it is great at the start, like training wheels. I, too, found some useful tips in “Atomic Habits,” a self-help book by James Clear, a researcher of habit formation. It hands you a template and calls it support — but applauds only when you trim yourself to fit.

When implementing these practices, keep in mind that you can start whenever you want to. As a matter of fact, start as soon as possible. You do not need to wait for Monday, the end of the month or Jan. 1 to make a difference in your life. 

Even though there's no way Marianne Williamson edges out Biden to become the Democratic nominee, we could all still learn from her platform's progressive break with the status quo.