We usually live in environments that have been adapted for us. Environments which are designed to offer us maximum comfort and allow us to go about our daily business as efficiently as possible. These environments make life more pleasant, but they can soften us too much; sometimes it’s worth rediscovering the great outdoors to have a bit of a play in. Continue reading The Great Outdoors
Monthly Archives: March 2015
On Willpower
The topic for this article was suggested by Christine C, who asked for tips on maintaining willpower in the face of tasty snacks. Thanks Christine! Here we go…
There is this thing that Matt Inman from The Oatmeal calls the blerch. You’re probably familiar with it. It’s that thing that tells you to stay in bed instead of going out for a jog, or to take just another cookie from that packet on your desk. That’s when you need to tap into your reserve of willpower and make yourself choose the option which doesn’t give you immediate gratification. Continue reading On Willpower