You know that distracted driving is dangerous, but what about eating when your thoughts are elsewhere? A new study explains why you’re likely to snack more while you’re watching TV. Researchers at the University of Sussex studied the impact of perceptually demanding tasks like watching TV or playing video games. They found that subjects whose attention was engaged in another … [Read more...] about The Harsh Truth About Eating While You’re Distracted
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10 Ways to Add Some Adventure to Your Life
Is your life in a rut? Do you admire those people on the National Geographic Channel that are exploring the Amazon? Maybe you’re intrigued by stories of skydiving that your coworkers shared by the watercooler. Perhaps you’re sick of eating macaroni and cheese every Thursday night. Maybe you’d like to take a new vacation instead of camping down by the river for the 8th year … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Add Some Adventure to Your Life
Enjoy the Holidays Without the Stress
The holidays are an interesting time. It can be a time of joy, excitement, and anticipation. It can also be stressful. Holiday get-togethers can be loud and crowded. Add to that the fact that you still resent what Uncle Bill did last Christmas, and the possibility that your cousin might have Covid-19, and the holidays just got even more stressful. Holidays can also be … [Read more...] about Enjoy the Holidays Without the Stress
Read This if You’re Afraid to Love
A fear of love can express itself in many different ways. You might sit at home on Saturday nights and refuse to let your friends set you up. On the other hand, you might participate on a dozen dating platforms and meet someone for coffee at least three times a week. While these may sound like two opposite extremes, the outcomes are usually the same. Your defenses keep … [Read more...] about Read This if You’re Afraid to Love
The Secret to Being More Proactive at Work
What does your workday look like? Maybe you’re productive and engaged. Maybe you’re working hard but accomplishing little because you’re usually cleaning up after the things that happened yesterday. The answer depends on whether you’re reactive or proactive. A reactive approach leaves you stuck responding to situations rather than controlling them. On the other hand, being … [Read more...] about The Secret to Being More Proactive at Work