#mental tricks

Every time the new year rolls around, fitness beginners and veterans alike burst into the gym full of resolutions and the motivation to accomplish them. But what goes up must come down, right?

When we make big promises to ourselves in January, we don’t always factor in day-to-day life, which often gets in the way of workouts, healthy eating, and, most importantly, time for ourselves.

Ever been led into agreeing with something you didn’t truly want? Discover how leading questions manipulate your decisions and learn 3 practical ways to protect your mind from subtle psychological tricks.

“The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven.” – John Milton Have you ever agreed to something, only to later wonder, “Wait, why did I say yes?” Maybe you were buying a car, signing a contract, or even just chatting with a friend. That moment of regret or confusion? It might not be your fault. You may have been guided there with leading questions—those…

New Article: Addition by Subtraction - My Year of Saying No

NO. Such a simple word, really. Just two letters long, yet it has been such a difficult word to master.

N. O.

Why is that so hard to say sometimes?

Some days I look at my two year old niece and am just astonished by how quickly she learned the word no. It’s incredible, really. She good at it – uses it without hesitation.

NO. 

It’s simplicity is beautiful. She’s not trying to please anyone. She’s…