At the start of a new year, I usually feel pressure to set goals. We are sold this idea that, if you want to go places in life, goal-setting is absolutely essential. For many years, I enthusiastically attended workshops with other goal-setting enthusiasts, where I wrote long (and overwhelming) lists of goals. But towards the […]
This year, I started lifting heavy weights. After falling out of the habit of weight training, it feels good to pick up my weights and challenge my body. At a time of increasing uncertainty, this simple practice helps me to feel strong and powerful. As Professor BJ Fogg says: “When you feel physically stronger, this […]
Over 10 years ago, I interviewed a woman who was addicted to her phone. For context, she was a sales manager who used a BlackBerry phone for work (a fancy, expensive device at the time). Every minute of the interview, her phone pinged with a notification or she received an email alert on her laptop. […]
Humans do better when they avoid toxic products. Unless you’re a superhero in a Marvel film, no one benefits from exposure to asbestos, lead paint, tobacco, and radioactive substances. Toxic products are just like toxic people. It’s best to steer clear of them if you can. If you can’t avoid them, then it’s wise to […]
