Tag Archive for: willpower
Why Can’t I Stick to My Diet? The What-the-Hell Effect Explained
June 30, 2015It’s Friday and you’re wrapping up a difficult week. Work’s been dreadful, your boss has been on you for shit that’s not even your fault, and on top of all of that, you’ve been craving sugar every waking minute. You’ve been on this new die...
Read morePlan to Fail
May 17, 2014If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. We all know that famous adage, right? Well, what if we planned to plan to fail? Failing in and of itself isn’t necessarily a bad thing. I’d argue, in fact, that in order to truly thrive, you will experience far more failures with on...
Read moreHow to Beat the New Year’s Resolution Illusion
January 20, 2014Chances are that quite a few of us might have taken full advantage of the holidays by indulging just a wee bit more than what we should have. “Don’t worry,” we mumbled between bites of Grandma’s Christmas cookies. “Come Jan. 1, I’ll never touch these treats again...
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7 Habits of the Perpetually Lean and Happy
October 23, 2013“I hate her,” you mumble under your breath. “She’s just so fit and perky all the time. How is that even possible?” Oh girl, let me tell you. You think that being both lean and happy is a myth, that you can either be lean and miserable or overweight and jolly. And t...
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How I Lost 7lbs Over the Holidays
January 28, 2013I used to think it was impossible. Shedding fat over the holidays, I mean. Not only did I think it was impossible, but it was also rather, ahh, stupid. Why restrict yourself to chicken and brown rice when the yummiest time of year doesn’t come by everyday? Yes, I’...
Read moreWillpower Wonders II: Control That Stress
May 30, 2012This past three-day weekend, I got zero work done. I’m sure I’m not alone in this no-productivity boat when I say this, but the temptation to relax and just have some fun was too great. I had unread e-mails sitting in my inbox, projects that were being neglected, papers ...
Read moreWillpower Wonders: Pick Your Challenge
April 4, 2012You want more of it. You envy those who appear to possess more than you do. You hope that if you stare at inspirational photos long enough, that of others will seep through your skin and embody you whole. Willpower. You curse yourself as you fall for temptation, as you’re ...
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