Should You Go to the Grocery Store Hungry? And What It Teaches Us About Life
We’ve all heard the advice: Don’t go to the grocery store hungry. The reasoning is straightforward – hunger makes you impulsive, leading to overspending on snacks or items…
Month: January 2025
The Fascination of a Sabbatical: Can We Take a Break and Come Back Changed?
The idea of a sabbatical is both intriguing and elusive. It conjures up images of stepping away from the daily grind to pursue a passion, learn something new,…
What Happens When We Finally “Catch the Car”? The Pursuit of a Blank Slate
We’ve all seen the proverbial dog chasing a car: relentless, focused, and determined. But the question remains: what happens if the dog actually catches it? It’s a metaphor…
When an Addictive Personality Becomes a Superpower
The term “addictive personality” often comes with negative connotations. It’s commonly associated with overindulgence in harmful behaviors like overeating, drinking, smoking, or spending excessively. But what if this…
Why We Sabotage Our Efforts to Declutter, Save, and Get Ahead
It’s a common paradox: we recognize the need to declutter our lives and simplify, yet we find ourselves scrolling Amazon, wandering the mall, or stopping at garage sales…
The Balance Between Spontaneity and Planning: Making the Most of Life
A fulfilling life blends planning, which lets you savor anticipation, with spontaneity, which brings surprise and energy. The two complement rather than oppose each other. Life is a…
Why Does It Feel Like We’re Always Doing Certain Things?
Life has a curious way of making some tasks or routines feel disproportionately significant. You might attend church every Sunday, spend an hour mowing the lawn every week,…
To Wear the Jersey or Not: What It Means to Put Another Person’s Name on Your Back
For sports fans, wearing a jersey is a declaration of allegiance – showing pride for your team and admiration for your favorite player. It’s a symbol of support,…
Monday Morning Quarterbacking: Lessons from Sports for Life’s Decisions
When our favorite sports team loses, especially in a close game, we often play the role of Monday morning quarterback, analyzing every play, call, and decision that could…
Why We Care So Much About Sports: The Highs, the Lows, and What It Says About Us
Sports are a universal language, a source of entertainment, and for many, a way of life. Yet, there’s something curious about our relationship with sports: the way our…