There has been a lot of recent research lately on the subject of habits. Numerous books have been written by some great authors like Charles Durhigg and James Clear extensively demonstrating the potential positive effect on the human condition that habits may hold if they are used to ones advantage.
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You know its really fall season when the flu-shot campaign gets underway. All of a sudden there are radio news ads, paid by the government , advising the public that the local clinics are open for business. I decided it was finally time that I shared my perspective on this subject for your […]
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ACTION. It is the most vivid piece of a puzzle. The ones that sticks out of the box scattered amongst all the back round pieces. All pieces may be equally important when putting together the whole puzzle, but actions are what defines us in the world. It is what society judges us by. What […]
The path to achievement is often paved with roadblocks. Even the most driven and motivated people are derailed from time to time. Life’s missions are never expected to be a direct upward trajectory. So how does one solve the problem of pushing forward and overcoming these barriers when we feel stuck and overwhelmed with […]
Life is hectic. In our faced paced, competitive, overstimulated, high stressed lives, it becomes essential to be efficient , productive and focused on the many tasks at hand ,while trying to balance responsibilities towards our health, our family and our relationships. Time is at a premium. Time is finite. We only get 168 hours […]
In previous posts, I have discussed the potential power of automaticity.(see blog).To recap and summarize. automaticity refers to the neurological process of forming non cognitive, unconscious, automatic connections that lead to predictable, patterned behavior. This is commonly referred to as a habit. Research shows that 40% of daily routines are automatized. Does that seem […]
The recent and most popular food flag alert trend of interest these days is gluten. It has now become widespread all over the globe for the past few years. Public awareness has arose and now research has shown that one in five is currently seeking a gluten free low carbohydrate alternative. Patients have approached […]
Here is my story of how I gave up refined sugar, lost over 20lbs and steadily improved my health. I have always had a weakness for sweets. Ever since I was a kid, I could not satisfy my craving. My parents attempted to keep it out of the house but there was always the […]
Examining fear and the origin of that primal threat detector in the brain is essential for understanding our barriers to achievement. If the most basic innate instinct is for survival, then in order to move past that instinct , one must become more self aware and discerning. It is helpful to recognize that unless […]
I’m just taking a break!
Sounds pretty counterintuitive doesn’t it? After all, taking a break is supposed to be a good healthy idea- Right? We work hard, and rest and relaxation are an important necessity to recharge our battery. In posture ergonomics, I routinely recommend that office workers take breaks from their computer […]
