I used to be a workaholic. I didn’t know how to relax. I had one speed and one speed only . . . GO! When I started dating my husband, he made a comment I never forgot. He said, “You’re intense.” I laughed it off, thinking, “How ridiculous!”. But looking back, he was right. Over […]
Why is the notification button on your phone red? This is no accident. This is a deliberate design decision. It’s the same reason why fast food logos are often warm reds, yellows, and orange tones. These colours jump out at us. They create a sense of excitement and urgency. In his book Drunk Tank Pink, […]
Here’s a fact that may surprise you . . . Loneliness is as bad for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Take a moment to let that sink in. Why is being socially isolated so damaging to our health? It’s because we’re social creatures. We’re biologically wired for connection. This is one of […]
Want to change your behaviour/life for the better? Then it’s time to make a few small tweaks to your lifestyle. Below are 15 scientifically proven strategies that can help you change any behaviour. 1. Re-engineer your environment Simple changes to your environment can help nudge you towards engaging in particular behaviours. For example, a year […]
