Tag Archives: "eating"

For the weekly videos, I now tell a story. I’ve realized that for me, and I think for many people, a story is what holds my attention and makes a point most powerfully. This week’s story: Now I’m free from French fries. It relates to one of my favorite subjects: the abstainer/moderator split.   Can’t see the video? Click here. … →

Every Wednesday is Tip Day. This Wednesday:  7 tips for using the abstainer/moderator split to fight holiday temptations. Ah, the holidays. Everywhere you go, you face cookies, candy, booze, and snacks and treats of every kind. While this creates a festive atmosphere, it can also lead to a lot of anxiety and/or guilt in those of us trying to resist … →

Every Wednesday is Tip Day,  or Quiz Day. This Wednesday: Quiz–Are you an abstainer or a moderator? For the last week and a half, I’ve been traveling on my book tour for Happier at Home. I love getting the chance to talk to so many people about happiness. When I gave my talks, the issue of abstainers and moderators came … →

Every Wednesday is Tip Day, or Quiz Day. This Wednesday, back by popular demand: Quiz — are you a moderator or abstainer? One of the great mysteries of happiness is: why don’t we do the things that we know will make us happy? Why do we skip exercising? Why do we eat two doughnuts for breakfast? Why do we buy … →

Every Wednesday is Tip Day. This Wednesday: 8 tips for boosting your energy RIGHT NOW. It’s hard to feel happy when you’re dragging around. Simple tasks seem overwhelming, people seem annoying, and nothing seems fun. Lots of good results flow from having plenty of energy. Life just seems more manageable. Also, studies show, you’re more likely to feel good about … →