Small choices, made on purpose.
Plain notes on habits, impulses, leisure budgets, rewards and streaks, attention and the defaults that decide for us.
How Habits Take Hold, and How to Loosen One
Most of what we do each day runs on habit. Understanding the simple loop behind a habit makes it easier to build good ones and to weaken the ones we regret.
ImpulsesThe Pause Before the Click: Everyday Impulse Control
Impulses are normal. What helps is not iron willpower but small gaps of time and effort between wanting something and doing it.
MoneyBudgeting for Leisure Without Ruining the Fun
A leisure budget is not about cutting enjoyment. It decides in advance how much fun costs, so you can spend that amount without guilt and stop when it runs out.
RewardsRewards, Streaks and Schedules: Why Some Things Are Hard to Put Down
Apps, games and loyalty schemes use rewards and streaks to bring us back. Knowing how these work helps you choose which ones to keep.
AttentionAttention Is the Scarce Thing: Notifications, Feeds and Focus
Information is plentiful; the attention to take it in is not. A few deliberate settings give you back a surprising amount of focus.
DecisionsDefaults and Tired Decisions: Designing Your Own Choices
Many decisions are made for us by whatever option is pre-selected. Setting your own defaults on the days you feel clear-headed saves effort on the days you do not.