PinnedRenata Giarolainnon-disclosureThe GSB Losses We Must GrieveSelf-quarantine. Self-monitoring. Self-isolation. Even though it feels like ages ago, it took us less than two weeks to remold our lives…Apr 1, 2020Apr 1, 2020
Renata GiarolaWhy we should redefine “romantic”Far more often than not, Valentine’s Day celebrates attachment, not love.Feb 14, 2021Feb 14, 2021
Renata GiarolaThe art of cultivating good envyToday I woke up to a friend’s text — sent at 4am. Before my drowsy brain even processed the notification on my locked screen, I knew…Mar 27, 2020Mar 27, 2020
Renata GiarolaMismatches all aroundIf you’ve met me, you know there’s a >90% chance I bring up evolutionary biology in any given conversation. In fact, since reading Robert…Jan 21, 2020Jan 21, 2020
Renata GiarolaHow are you crazy?I’ve been experiencing retroactive FOMO for not having found out about Alain de Botton’s brilliant work on love until a few days ago. Woah…Jan 21, 2020Jan 21, 2020
Renata GiarolaAmplify that s*htI’ve studied Stan Tatkin’s genius work less than 24h and I’m already a devoted disciple.Jan 19, 2020Jan 19, 2020
Renata GiarolaBite-sized life enhancersHolidays are for reading. Reading is for learning. Learning is for sharing.Dec 1, 2019Dec 1, 2019
Renata GiarolaWhere did my humanity go?Some people storm into your life as angels who help you see the beauty you’d never find on your own. Others come as angels who help you…Nov 8, 2019Nov 8, 2019
Renata GiarolaYou’re crazy — and that’s hot.“I realize I sound insane as I’m saying this” — prefaced my good, ultra-inspiring friend AJ, as he went to share his vehement argument…Nov 7, 2019Nov 7, 2019
Renata GiarolaCommittingMy way-better-half committed to a deadly specific, wildly exciting goal. He set a target date. 290 days.Aug 21, 2019Aug 21, 2019