I began the book with the observation that many Type As are anxious about the prospect of retiring. The open space of retirement is daunting, especially for driven and achievement-oriented people, or even for those Type As who just like to be busy and occupied all the time. I have addressed the challenges of retirement […]
Ahhh. Feeling in control. Being in control. Nirvana! Even a Type A with only a smidgen of self-awareness realizes that control is a central issue: controlling your schedule, trying to control your kids, controlling a project or that difficult subordinate at work, attempting to control your spouse whose needs, wants, and schedule affect your life. […]
The chair I am sitting on in the therapist’s office is adequate, but I notice that his couch looks much more comfortable. No, I decide, I’ll just stay where I am. The chair will give me a better angle of view on the therapist so that I’ll be more focused on him. I’m hoping he […]
Winning With “Old School” Diet & Exercise Principles
I keep up to date on all of the latest diet and exercise research because it is an area of interest of mine. There are always new ideas coming out, partly because science waits for no man (or woman), and also because people are willing to spend a lot of money in the hopes of […]
To Be Thin, You Must Change Your Relationship With Food
This is the first of two articles on common New Year’s resolutions. This post addresses the goal of losing weight, and next week’s will be about achieving financial security. Many of us have a dysfunctional relationship with food. It is such an easy trap to fall into. When I was working and had a stressful […]
5 Common Overeating Triggers and How to Avoid Them
I’ve been fortunate to be able to maintain a healthy weight most of my life. There are a few things I’ve learned along the way that have helped me accomplish this, so I’ll share with you what works for me. There are triggers to overeating that we all experience. If you can avoid succumbing to […]
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