A Mindful Approach to Breaking Bad Habits
Oftentimes when we try to break a bad habit, we swing to extremes: from restriction, to over-indulgence and back again. Here is how to stop the pendulum from swinging.
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Stop Throwing Yourself Down the Stairs!
Here’s the scenario. The dog was acting like an overtired lunatic and I needed to put her in the crate so she would stop biting, which made her whine, which made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. Add to this: My […]
How to Gain Control When You’re Stuck in a Willpower Rut
“On one level, wisdom is nothing more than the ability to take your own advice.” – Sam Harris Two months ago, I was happy, productive, and excited for summer. I was eating well and being creative and exercising every day. My next book was percolating, […]
The Surprisingly Simple Way to Become a Total Rock Star
It’s such a popular fantasy these days to become rich and famous. After all, it could quite literally happen to anybody. The floor is open. Grab a mic and start posting videos on YouTube. Start blogging. Get picked to be on reality TV. Write a […]
What a Bird Taught Me About Success (seriously)
Photo credit: Rodney Campbell / Creative Commons It was a sunny Saturday. I should have felt relaxed and happy, but my mind was whirring with details. I was stressed about all of the things I didn’t get done that week. I was trying to implement […]
The Top Willpower Secret You’ve Never Heard of
When people think about willpower, they usually imagine forcing themselves to do what they don’t want to do. “I don’t want to get up early to exercise, but I guess I should.” “I’d really like another glass of wine, but I’m going to force myself […]