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lifestyle21 days ago•14 min saved

Break the Buy Cycle with a Novelty Audit

The Well newsletter argues that our love of new gadgets often dissolves into clutter, and it offers a practical ‘novelty audit’ to regain control: identify what you want to resist, set commitment-device rules (like removing saved credit-card info, canceling auto-deliveries, or deleting shopping apps), and create friction to favor long-term benefits. Drawing on experts, it explains that novelty sparks dopamine and memory, and it suggests seeking novelty in experiences rather than more stuff, while noting perfection isn’t realistic.

via The New York Times|

#behavioral-economics #consumerism #habits

health25 days ago•57 min saved

Health Pros Share the Habits They Stopped After Seeing Real Consequences

A BuzzFeed piece compiles Reddit anecdotes from doctors, nurses, and EMTs about daily habits they’ve changed after witnessing patients’ outcomes, from avoiding chiropractic neck adjustments due to stroke risk, to protecting hearing with earplugs, cutting back or quitting alcohol, stressing dental hygiene, and prioritizing work‑life balance over endless-duty culture—demonstrating how frontline experiences reshape everyday choices.

via BuzzFeed|

#habits #health #healthcare

health-and-wellness1 month ago•423 min saved

Track Your Triggers: The First Step to Using Your Phone Less

Therapist Niro Feliciano says the first step to reducing phone use is to note what distracts you most about your phone and why you reach for it, then track the time you spend on apps, silence notifications, and try a 30-day plan—or simply keep the device out of sight—to reset your attention and build healthier habits.

via TODAY.com|

#attention-span #habits #health-and-wellness

lifestyle1 month ago•13 min saved

Close Your Social Rings: A Simple Habit to Prioritize Friends

A New York Times Well piece suggests treating friendships like workouts: by aiming for weekly, meaningful contact with at least one friend (a concept the author calls ‘closing the social rings’), and pairing it with small deliberate actions (such as taking longer after-dinner walks with a partner), you can maintain stronger connections and avoid feeling off when social time slips.【Source: NYT Well】

via The New York Times|

#friendship #habits #lifestyle

health1 month ago•55 min saved

When Healthy Feels Harmful: 19 Everyday Habits That Backfire

BuzzFeed’s Health section highlights a Reddit-sourced list of 19 seemingly healthy habits that can backfire, from protein-heavy snacks and constant red-flag vigilance to obsessive self-improvement, overzealous dieting, caffeine overuse, poor workout form, oversleeping, and relentless tracking. The piece underscores how well-intentioned routines can become counterproductive and harm well-being, with real-user anecdotes illustrating the fine line between healthy discipline and burnout or disordered behavior.

via buzzfeed.com|

#habits #health #lifestyle

wellness1 month ago•16 min saved

House Shoes: A Simple Habit to Reduce ADHD Task Paralysis

A HuffPost Wellness piece explains how wearing dedicated “house shoes” can help some people with ADHD initiate chores by creating a physical cue that signals the brain to stay in task mode. Experts recommend starting with small tasks, wearing the shoes only during the task, and recognizing that this approach may not work for everyone, while also encouraging professional ADHD assessment and treatment if needed to improve motivation and self-esteem.

via HuffPost|

#adhd #executive-dysfunction #habits

wellness2 months ago•9 min saved

Master Sleep: An 11-Step Plan to Fall Asleep Fast and Stay Asleep

GQ outlines an expert-backed 11-step plan to fall asleep quickly, stay asleep, and wake energized, emphasizing a calming pre-sleep ritual, sensory cues, consistent schedule, neutral bedroom, quality bed, white noise, cool room, limited light, tech unplugging, and a brain dump.

via GQ|

#bedroom-environment #habits #sleep

health2 months ago•4 min saved

Small Barriers, Big Impact: Why Quiet Nights In May Undermine Wellbeing

New research indicates many people want more in-person time with friends, but busy schedules and rising costs keep them from socializing, with 31% saying they’re too busy or tired and 38% saying they can’t afford it. Experts urge planning ahead, trying low-cost, community activities, and being open about finances to reduce pressure; changing social habits can feel hard at first, but once new routines form, socializing can become energizing and support both wellbeing and career through stronger networks.

via CNBC|

#finances #friendships #habits

science2 months ago•4 min saved

Five science-backed steps to rewire your brain for lasting happiness

Yale psychology professor Dr. Laurie Santos argues happiness is a trainable skill, not a natural outcome, and outlines five habits to rewire the brain: strengthen social connections, be more other-oriented, cultivate gratitude, savor everyday moments, and get consistent exercise. These practices counter intuitive mind traps and diminishing returns on pleasure, offering a practical path to lasting well-being.

via Upworthy|

#gratitude #habits #happiness

entertainment2 months ago•9 min saved

Ethan Suplee: GLP-1 Weight Drugs Help, But Lasting Loss Demands Habits

Ethan Suplee says GLP-1 weight‑loss medications can aid health but aren’t a cure‑all, stressing that lasting weight loss comes from a mix of resistance training, higher protein intake and healthy emotional habits alongside medication. Reflecting on his own ~300‑pound weight loss, he emphasizes honesty, consistency and addressing multiple factors—food choices, activity level and mental relationship with food—rather than relying on a drug alone.

via Fox News|

#entertainment #ethan-suplee #glp-1

science2 months ago•13 min saved

Fast for casual, slow for emotional: reply speed isn't a measure of care

Casual texts are often answered quickly because they’re habitual, low-stakes messages that don’t require reading the other person’s inner state. Emotional messages, by contrast, demand empathy, context, and careful wording—and carry relational risk—so people may delay to craft a response that’s kind and accurate. Research cited shows that fast replies aren’t always neglectful and slow replies aren’t always neglectful; the key is whether the response acknowledges feelings and supports the relationship, not how quickly it arrives.

via Silicon Canals|

#communication #empathy #habits

health3 months ago•14 min saved

Movement for Life: Why Staying Active in Old Age Is About Living the Life You Want

Long-term fitness in older adults often comes not from extraordinary grit or genetics but from integrating movement into the life people actually want to live. Self-determination theory suggests autonomous, personally meaningful activity lasts longer than guilt-driven routines, and habitual daily motions (walking, chores, dancing) keep people moving even when motivation wanes. An observational study links more daily movement, including light activity, with lower mortality, though causation isn’t proven. The takeaway: movement endures when it serves real-life goals and preferences rather than a separate exercise identity.

via Silicon Canals|

#aging #fitness #habits

psychology3 months ago•5 min saved

Tiny bursts, big gains: the science of productivity snacking

A writer recovering from mid-life burnout describes how breaking goals into bite-sized tasks—“productivity snacking”—helps overcome busy schedules and maintain progress. Grounded in research from exercise-snacking to spaced practice, tiny daily bursts can boost self-efficacy, reduce procrastination, and even enhance creativity and learning. The approach isn’t a replacement for longer sessions, but a practical way to fit meaningful progress into a busy day and make the process more engaging.

via The Guardian|

#habits #microbursts #motivation

science3 months ago•6 min saved

Acetylcholine Sparks Habit Change in Mice, New Study Finds

A mouse study links the neurotransmitter acetylcholine to behavioral flexibility when rewards change: higher acetylcholine release accompanies mice adjusting choices (lose-shift) and exploring new tactics, while blocking its production makes them more rigid. The findings suggest acetylcholine helps break habits and could inform treatments for neuropsychiatric conditions, though behavior results from multiple brain systems, not a single transmitter.

via ScienceAlert|

#acetylcholine #brain #flexibility

lifestyle4 months ago•39 min saved

Step Up: Everyday Habits That Add More Walking to Your Day

A BuzzFeed post crowdsources reader-tested ways to squeeze more steps into daily life, from dancing at home and using a desk stepper to hourly walks, walking during commutes, walking after meals, walking during chores, and even making TV time active. The tips come largely from a Reddit thread and other submissions, offering dozens of bite-sized ideas you can mix and match to reach higher step counts with minimal effort.

via BuzzFeed|

#daily-steps #fitness #habits