People are also motivated by “options thinking”, or the perception that there are many open windows, opportunities, unlimited possibilities, and that sky’s the limit. Seeing one amazing pair of shoes is one thing, but having a lot of different brands and pairs of shoes to choose from is more appealing. …
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Are you confused by the ever changing nutritional advice hitting the headlines? You’re not alone… Don’t eat fat, they said. So, you chose low fat food. But later, we learn that fat is not really the problem, it’s sugar. So, you now go for reduced or sugar-free food… only to …
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Finding it difficult to memorize lists, names, a new language? I personally struggle with memorizing the names of new people I meet. I know I’m not the only one and that’s understandable – because so much happens when you first meet someone. Your brain is busy taking in what they …
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Are you your own worst enemy? Now is a good time to look deeper into the issue and wonder if what’s standing between you and your goal is not just … you (your beliefs, your values, your behavior, …). When we self-sabotage or make excuses which prevent us from moving …
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One of the most highly effective ways to influence behavior is to simply prompt others to do a certain action or activity. Again, you use words that evoke the very actions that you want them to do or perform. A good example of this is to say, “Try it out”. …
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This is the second article in this series (well, hardly a series – its 2 articles) looking at how we form habits and why that is something that’s really worth understanding. Before we go any further, a HUGE thanks to Razwana, Yvonne, Joy, Ross, Adrienne, Jeevan and Annie for sharing …
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