Changing a habit isn’t that difficult, it’s making that change last where things get tricky. Many people have started diets and held them up for a few months only to break their commitment and have to start from scratch. Building enthusiasm for a new goal or project can get you a few days, maybe even […]
Does Health Information Need to Be Complicated?
Not according to Michael Pollan, recent author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma. As he writes in this fantastic NYTimes article, most of the science aimed at getting us to eat healthier has steered us away from what really matters. With the money being invested in getting us to eat healthier, science and capitalism have steered us […]
How to Make Commitments You Will Actually Keep
Have you ever made a commitment that didn’t stick? Resolved to stick to a new diet, but ended up splurging on a piece of cake? Resolved to watch your expenses, but ended up buying something you really didn’t need? Maybe you resolved to live consciously in the pursuit of your goals, but slid back into […]
How to Get a Good Nights Sleep
Do you feel you are getting enough sleep? Have you ever noticed your mind active when you know you need to sleep? Do you feel your energy sapped in the middle of the day, barely able to stay awake? Sleep is an incredibly important part of effective energy management. If you aren’t getting a good […]
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