It was a cold, rainy morning, and I was happily enjoying my warm, cozy apartment, so I put on a coat and went for walk in the park. To some, this would be a perfectly normal choice. To many, however, this would be a clear sign of madness. The conventional wisdom is that if you go outside while it’s cold and rainy, you’ll probably get sick. It turns out, though,… Read More »Why It’s Good To Go Outside During Winter
For those of us working on self-improvement, the holidays can be a treacherous time. Your routines get interrupted by travel or visiting family, making it much harder to maintain your good habits, and you’re confronted with all manner of temptations that you would normally keep to a minimum. Between all the parties, the sugar-filled goodies, and the general hustle and bustle, healthy eating and exercise are easily neglected. To help… Read More »Becoming Better During the Holidays
When it comes to behavioral change – quitting a bad habit or sustaining a good one – there are four stages that everyone goes through. Actually, only the people who succeed at changing go through all the stages. Most people get stuck at Stage 2. And that’s bad news because Stage 2 is most definitely not a fun place to be. Trust me, I spent a loooong time there.… Read More »The Four Stages of Change
Five and a half years ago, I broke my left foot. At the time, my only sources of income were waiting tables and bartending, and my primary sources of fun were hiking and skiing, so having a broken foot was a big problem. To make matters worse, it didn’t heal very quickly. In fact, it’s still not completely healed. I have persistent pain and inflammation that limit what I can… Read More »The Gift of Big Problems