Archive for the ‘bad habits’ tag
Expat Children #
A very interesting daily chart from The Economist. The basic analysis:
Those [children of international parents] craving an unhealthy diet should make for America, where more than half of the expat parents said that their children had eaten more junk food since relocating. Keen gamers should consider China and Canada, whereas telly addicts should nag their parents to move to the United Arab Emirates or India.
Making Procrastination Cost Something #
I heard about this site a while ago (and had the idea before that), but I just noticed that it actually launched.
stickK is a web-based company that helps you achieve your personal goals through “Commitment Contracts.” You create a contract obliging you to achieve a specific goal within a specific time-frame. By doing so, you put your reputation at stake. You may also choose to wager money to give yourself added incentive to succeed. If you do succeed, you get your money back. If you fail, the money is forfeited to charity, or to one of several causes, or to a person of your choosing. stickK’s services are absolutely free.
I think the charity donation aspect could also be used like the mythic SnūzNLūz so that you really feel motivated.