Health, Wellness, and Decision-Making
Health, Wellness, and Decision-Making
Diminishing Returns are defined by Webster as “benefits that, beyond a certain point, fail to increase in proportion to extended efforts.” Diminishing returns, sometimes called the Law of Diminishing Returns, often refer to businesses. For example, as a company increases…
Default to No is the first step to quitting a habit or something that could become a habit. Just like my last post, Default to Yes, Default to No seems simple. Nancy Reagan proposed that when you’re approached with drugs,…
My new book is available on Amazon in Kindle and paperback formats. We all want to be healthy and live longer, and there is no shortage of theories on how to do it. In my book, I explain what science…
Big things make the most difference in your health and life. If you want to improve anything in your life, work on the big things first. The big things are often harder, so we usually put them off. Students will…
I see no reason not to exercise every day. I am not talking about people who are physically unable to exercise, though there are few such people. I also am not suggesting you run ten miles or lift weights three…
There are two good ways to lower your blood pressure on your own. Eat less salt and exercise.
You hear about the risks and financial cost of weight loss drugs. These are two downsides you don't hear about often.
Begin with the End in Mind. It doesn't guarantee success, but without a specific goal, you are likely to fail.
Is everything unhealthy? Yes, everything has a risk.
How to Create a Habit. Choose what you want to to and make it the default. Only opt out if you have something important.