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<p>We tend to focus on superfi...

We tend to focus on superficial rewards to motivate ourselves to achieve our goals. But rewards that contribute to our overall well-being are more helpful in maintaining our motivation in the long term for the lifestyle changes we desire.

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There are 2 kinds of health rewards:

There are 2 kinds of health rewards:

  • Hedoniasuperficial pleasures such as looking good. They are more concrete and often short-lived.
  • Eudaimonia: a sense of meaning and purpose that contributes to overall well-being. 

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<p>It doesn’t matter whether y...

It doesn’t matter whether your goal is weight loss, exercise, normal blood sugar, or decreasing stress —simply learning about the value of lifestyle changes is insufficient on its own to help people maintain their goals.

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Today, what could be more important than your health? Seriously.

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