June 14, 2021

 It can be hard to resist the urge to hit “snooze” again, grab that second donut or order another round of beer but you can arm yourself with tools to strengthen self-control. Think about "if-then" scenarios for these situations and use the "out of sight, out of mind" approach to avoid physical temptation. And regularly exercise your self-control to improve it. Source Link 

 Here’s a tip on gift-giving that may keep you from becoming a victim of fraud. Never use gift cards to pay for anything other than a product or service from the gift card seller. Authorities say scammers often want payment for bogus offers with store gift cards because they’re untraceable and can be sold for cash before you realize that you’ve been cheated. Source Link

TV binge-watching may seem fun but your body and brain might beg to differ. Sitting for long periods and eating junk food isn’t good for your body and watching show after show can have the same effect on your brain as compulsive gambling. Make sure a TV binge doesn’t interrupt your sleep, try standing up for five minutes during each episode and pick healthy snacks. Source Link