You failed, because in some way—mental or emotional—you were lazy. You lacked the humility or drive to examine your habits, then adjust and sustain them. This comes down to being unable to change your thinking. As a perfect example of this, many binge eaters who come to me unable to Read more…
Earl Miller, a neuroscientist at MIT and one of the world experts on divided attention, says that our brains are “not wired to multitask well… When people think they’re multitasking, they’re actually just switching from one task to another very rapidly. And every time they do, there’s a cognitive cost Read more…
Standing desks are popular, but choosing a good one is no easy task. You could go with a motorized, whole desk replacement, or DIY a simple solution. You could even buy an adjustable attachment to go on top of your existing desk. Let’s talk about what you may need in Read more…
The answer to both questions is no — those habits don’t have an end, and they don’t bring happiness or contentment. via The Contentment Habit : zen habits.
“When we talk about investments on a personal finance site, we’re usually discussing things that you can buy for a certain amount of money that will, in theory, provide a return on that money. Stocks, bonds, real estate, porkbelly futures – you get the idea. Such investments are a valuable Read more…
I’m making compromises on the one thing that I enjoy most because when I evaluate what I want more badly in life – gastronomic pleasures or a life that is free from the rat cage? Freedom wins, hands-down. via White Collar Freedom: When The Thing You Enjoy Most Is Costing Read more…
This year we took a fresh look at the best to-do list managers, helped newbies learning to code pick a first language to learn, helped you choose a great Wi-Fi router, and of course, found out which Android phones are the best this year. via Most Popular Hive Fives of Read more…
“If a man empties his purse into his head, no man can take it away from him. An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.” “To be content, look backward on those who possess less than yourself, not forward on those who possess more. If this does not make Read more…
Remove options. Cut off escape routes. Where do you like to run to? If it’s email, put up a site blocker so you can’t check email. Disconnect your router. Go somewhere that doesn’t have Internet. Or use a full-screen distraction-free writing app. Only allow yourself to use one tab in Read more…
Welders, plumbers, electricians, machinists — they’re in higher demand now, and have greater benefits, than they ever have. While our nation endures record unemployment for young people, there are literally thousands upon thousands of trades jobs available (very good jobs, mind you) that go untaken because there aren’t skilled laborers Read more…