Every year, I notice an increase in the number of people out for morning runs right after the new year. And I always think to myself, “January is a lousy month to start running. It’s so cold!” Over the next few weeks, the numbers start to dwindle until it’s back to just me and a… Continue…
Category Archives: Psychology
Habit Interruption: How I Taught Myself To Stop Peeing In A Broken Toilet
A few days ago I was having a problem with my toilet; it was leaking water all over the floor. I had to do something or my apartment was going to flood! So, I turned off the water to the toilet and emptied the tank. Next step? Fix it! But, it was going to be… Continue…
Fear is Always Worse Than Reality
Remember when you were a little kid and every night you went to bed scared that the monster in the closest was going to eat… Continue…
The Do-It-Yourself Guide to Inception
Imagine, for just a moment, inhabiting someone’s mind – living within their dreams. You have free reign to mold and shape their reality as you see… Continue…
A Little Guide to Making Better Guesses
Let’s get something out of the way that I should have cleared up a long time ago. I don’t really have any idea what I’m doing… Continue…
A Few Solutions for Your Raging Jealousy
When I was in high school, I was a pretty good wrestler. In fact, leading up to the state tournament my senior year, I was… Continue…
Manufacturing Hate: How to Piss off Critics and Make People Love You
Something strange starts to happen once you make the decision to commit to something—an idea, a business, a challenge. Try as you might to… Continue…
How The Internet Exploits A Bug In Your Brain To Keep You From Learning (And How To Patch It In 10 Minutes)
Your brain isn’t great at dealing with a large amount of conflicting information. This is a bug in the system. And the Internet is exploiting it. Here’s the patch. Continue…
Smart, Educated, And—Statistically Speaking—About To Be Scammed
Research shows 80% of Americans will have to confront a scam at least once a year. You may think you’re too smart to be taken, but research shows it can get the best of us. Read on to be sure you’re safe. Continue…
How Would You Live Today If You Could See Yourself In 20 Years?
When you think of yourself in the future, do you see yourself? Or, do you see a stranger? Research says your answer will also influence your everyday decisions. Continue…