Tag: Health

  • The sabbath-stealing power of comparison

    The sabbath-stealing power of comparison

    Comparing ourselves and other people is a perpetual and constant behavior we mistakenly believe makes us better.

  • Do I have to go for a walk today?

    Do I have to go for a walk today?

    Deciding to do the right thing can be difficult. And sometimes the way we make the decision is not so helpful.

  • Temptation—what is within our power?

    Temptation—what is within our power?

    There’s a way we talk about temptation. We construct it as an all-consuming force we are powerless against. It isn’t.

  • Black Friday is dying and I’m glad

    Black Friday is dying and I’m glad

    Black Friday, the concept that the Friday after Thanksgiving is meant for buying things, is terrible for us.

  • Why I’m limiting social media

    Why I’m limiting social media

    I used to spend hours on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Total early adopter. Here’s why I’m cutting back.

  • Get a Colonoscopy

    Get a Colonoscopy

    A headline can be technically true and be wrong. And sometimes it isn’t even accurate to say it is technically true.

  • Making Mojitos

    Making Mojitos

    I’ve rediscovered the mojito. It’s one of my favorite drinks. Light, sweet. Perfect for summer. And learning.

  • The Problem With Self-Care

    The Problem With Self-Care

    The phrase “self-care” doesn’t just give off weird vibes. Its fundamental flaw is contained in the wording itself.