Be Smarter About Your New Years Resolutions
I have a friend who lost over 100 pounds by asking herself, “What would a healthy person do?” All day long, she would use this question as a guide. Would a healthy person walk or take a cab? Would a healthy person order a burrito or a salad? She figured if she acted like a healthy person long enough, eventually she would become that person. She was
... See moreJames Clear • Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
What single habit, if implemented consistently for the rest of this year, would transform your life the most?
James Clear
For example…Getting healthy — is eating junk food really a way to “treat yourself” and “enjoy the good stuff in life” … or are you telling yourself a story that isn't really true?
James Clear • The Crime Your Brain Commits Against You
Three categories of treats, in particular, are dangerous. First, food. Indulging feels good for a moment, but it may leave us feeling worse in the long run. One study found that women are more likely to eat chocolate when feeling anxious or depressed, but this treat just makes them feel more guilty. People who struggle with their relationship to fo
... See moreGretchen Rubin • Better Than Before: What I Learned About Making and Breaking Habits--to Sleep More, Quit Sugar, Procrastinate Less, and Generally Build a Happier Life
If you manage your diet right, you’ll want to exercise more, and that will translate into doing so. The starting point for good health is diet.