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Elizabeth Svoboda

I'm a science writer and essayist for the Boston Globe, Scientific American, and other outlets. My upcoming book The Art of Pacing is about how to find a sustaining pace in a speed-obsessed world.

altruism

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On passing safely through moral crucibles

Jul 8, 2026

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On passing safely through moral crucibles

Pacing is more than a self-improvement approach—it helps keep you existentially on course.

Elizabeth Svoboda
Elizabeth Svoboda

the art of pacing

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The Art of Pacing is finally here!

Jun 17, 2026

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The Art of Pacing is finally here!

I've been pacing myself toward this book launch for months... and now it's time to let go.

Elizabeth Svoboda
Elizabeth Svoboda

burnout

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How moral injury and ethical qualms affect our pace

Jun 10, 2026

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How moral injury and ethical qualms affect our pace

When we feel powerless to right injustice, getting through the day feels like pushing a boulder uphill.

Elizabeth Svoboda
Elizabeth Svoboda

ai

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On being a slow creator in the age of AI

May 27, 2026

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On being a slow creator in the age of AI

What gets lost in translation when machines assume the author's role

Elizabeth Svoboda
Elizabeth Svoboda

philosophy

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"Changing course feels like we have to admit we've made a mistake."

May 15, 2026

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"Changing course feels like we have to admit we've made a mistake."

Why we succumb to the "sunk cost fallacy," and how it alters our pace.

Elizabeth Svoboda
Elizabeth Svoboda

burnout

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The case for free-range thinking in an overscheduled world

Apr 29, 2026

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The case for free-range thinking in an overscheduled world

And yes, I promise you have time for it.

Elizabeth Svoboda
Elizabeth Svoboda

burnout

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How to pace yourself as a helper

Apr 15, 2026

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How to pace yourself as a helper

Over-generosity can put you off giving altogether. Here are some ways to streamline your efforts and avoid altruistic burnout.

Elizabeth Svoboda
Elizabeth Svoboda

altruism

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What makes us see injustice and not react?

Apr 1, 2026

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What makes us see injustice and not react?

Why rushing makes us more apt to look past suffering — and what to do about it

Elizabeth Svoboda
Elizabeth Svoboda

burnout

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On perfectionism, pacing, and the pitfalls of avoiding mistakes

Mar 18, 2026

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On perfectionism, pacing, and the pitfalls of avoiding mistakes

To thrive, we have to adapt to failure's inevitable, cyclic return.

Elizabeth Svoboda
Elizabeth Svoboda
How to pace yourself like a hummingbird

Mar 4, 2026

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How to pace yourself like a hummingbird

Extended meditation retreats are amazing. But a nimbler, "hovering" kind of mindfulness offers more access to day-to-day renewal.

Elizabeth Svoboda
Elizabeth Svoboda

burnout

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The wall of water is upon us

Feb 4, 2026

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The wall of water is upon us

When shattering revelations come so fast you can't breathe

Elizabeth Svoboda
Elizabeth Svoboda

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