You know how everyone’s always talking about “work ethic” and the need to push, hustle, and grind non-stop? It’s as if the only way to “make it” is by sacrificing everything else, right? I’ve been thinking about it, though, and honestly… it’s exhausting. Who wants to live on a constant productivity treadmill?

Instead, I’ve started exploring this idea of a “worth ethic.” It’s about living with purpose, meaning, and balance. Not just in work, but in everything—relationships, self-care, goals, and even downtime. It’s about putting time and energy into things that matter deeply to us, not just doing things for the sake of getting them done. And you know what? I think it’s life-changing. Let me tell you why.

When it comes to weight loss, most of us find ourselves caught in an endless cycle of trying and failing. We start off with enthusiasm, set goals, and maybe even see some progress, but sooner or later, the motivation dwindles, and we’re back where we started—sometimes worse off. What if there’s more to weight loss than the traditional methods? What if the key to lasting change lies not in strict diets or punishing exercise, but in how you imagine your journey? Enter functional imagery—a powerful mental tool that could shift how you think about weight loss forever.

In this post, we’ll explore why you might feel stuck, how your mind plays a pivotal role, and how you can use functional imagery to change your relationship with weight loss for good.

I have been searching for a good model for behaviour change for the last three years and the COM-B System the best I have found yet. Michie et al have attempted to condense the complexity of behaviour change models into one comprehensive yet simple and usable model.

I really enjoyed this podcast episode and can recommend it as a worthwhile listen. I am a sucker for anything that delivers practical applications from academic research. I particularly enjoyed the concept of building resilience through ‘leaning into the positives’ and ‘industrial strength meditation’ 🙂 I’m looking forward to having a good read of the book. Let me know what you think, especially if you have read ‘How to Work with Anyone [Even Difficult People]’ already…

There a three simple first steps that you can get started with straight away. They can get the ball rolling towards you being able to make positive changes to your overall wellbeing.