Habits are tough.
On one hand, habits can be incredibly tough to break. That’s what makes them so powerful.
But once you create a new, desirable habit, it also becomes hard to break. And that’s how we change for the better.
In the past, I’ve tried to chase too big a change, too fast. Plus, I tried to change multiple things at one time, effectively leading to willpower fatigue before I could implement one new positive habit.
So, when I read Claire Emerson’s submission for a Further original article, I did more than green light it. I implemented the advice to get me back into shape for spring hiking here on Colorado’s Front Range.
Hope it helps you, too:
11 Surprisingly Simple Ways to Start A Habit That Sticks
Keep going-
Brian Clark
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Fast Facts
Intermittent fasting has been credited with benefits ranging from weight loss to increased longevity. I do well with IF, so it will be the next habit I re-implement. This is a well-researched piece that can help you decide if it’s right for you.
The Low-Down on Intermittent Fasting
Venus & Mars Bars
Turns out, men and women are different even when it comes to when they should eat in relation to their workouts. And maybe a protein bar instead of a candy bar?
Why Men Should Eat After Exercise and Women Should Eat Before
Gone Well
The combination of fitness and travel continues to gain momentum. From a rustic yoga retreat to a luxe private island escape, these are the 14 best spots for a health and wellness vacation.
14 Stunning Health And Wellness Retreats
Spanish Inquisition
Spain is on my short list of countries to explore on my pending European adventure. Fortunately, Europe is on sale, and few countries are more steeply discounted than Spain, which is having something of a moment.
Why Now Is the Time to Visit Spain
Wealth of Travel
For nearly two consecutive years now, this couple has been living out of backpacks and exploring an assortment of countries all over the globe. Consequently, the commonest question they get is, “how can you afford to travel so much, for so long?”
How We Afford to Travel (& How You Can Too)
Less is More
In Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less, Alex Soojung-Kim Pang argues that work and rest are not opposed but rather complementary to each other. “When we define ourselves by our work, by our dedication and effectiveness and willingness to go the extra mile,” he writes, “then it’s easy to see rest as the negation of all those things.”
Convert to Win
Because there are income limits to open a Roth IRA, most people earning high salaries don’t believe a Roth IRA is an option. However, since an Internal Revenue Service rule change in 2010, there have been no income limits on converting funds initially made to traditional IRAs into Roth IRAs
High earners should consider a ‘back door’ Roth IRA
Why?
“A lot of us have trouble dealing with conflict. But there’s an effective strategy for solving problems at work and at home. The only downside? It makes you sound a bit like a toddler on a road trip.”
The One Question to Ask Yourself the Next Time You’re Facing a Difficult Problem
This Too Shall Pass
Anger is a natural emotion that can often be used to our advantage. But when misdirected, anger can harm our physical health and our relationships. Being mindful of anger means not suppressing, denying or avoiding it and also not acting out in harmful ways.
How to Be Mindful When You Are Angry
Think Different
While simple principles of positive thinking are not the “secret” to success, the way you think matters. In fact, it defines you.
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