Like many people, I dislike what can be nicely called “difficult conversations.” Whether it’s saying no to someone, confronting someone about a task left undone […]
Saying Yes and Saying No: A Purpose-Guided Agenda
In further evidence that I’m a product of my era, I decided to read Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand In the Sun […]
The Motivational Mojo of MapMyRun’s Year in Review
Continuing the thread of year-end wrap-ups that press the levers of motivation (see my post on TripAdvisor here, and Blue Apron here), I wanted to […]
Does Habit Tie Us Down or Set Us Free?
Habits can set people free, in some ways. By automating desired behavior patterns, we can make it easier to accomplish goals without conscious daily effort. […]
Resolutions for the New Year (NOT New Year’s Resolutions!): Mind, Body, Soul
For the last couple of years, I’ve had some defined goals beginning in January. I wouldn’t call them New Year’s resolutions–in fact, I think that […]
Walk This Way: Can Rewriting the Subway Map Get More New Yorkers Moving?
New York City is very walkable in the small scale, with its sidewalks, crosswalks, and walk lights, but maybe not so much in the large: […]
Treat Yo’ Self: How To Use Rewards to Effectively Promote New Habits
Most of us are familiar with the idea of a self-reward. If you want to lose weight, you might decide to give yourself a new […]
Learning by Experience
When do you know you’ve crossed the line from not knowing to knowing? How do you know when you can do something? I’m not talking […]
You Probably Didn’t Realize This, But You’re A Jerk
If you’ve ever managed people at work, taken a low-level psychology course (especially organizational or social psychology), or read an advice column about giving someone […]
My First Streaking Experience
A few months ago, I spoke with Shape.com about a phenomenon they dubbed “streaking.” Streaking refers to performing a specific health-related behavior every day for […]