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Tom's Guide
01-06-2025
- Health
- Tom's Guide
Too busy to work out? I added thousands of steps to my day using this simple trick
Walking is often recommended as one of the simplest ways to improve your health. It's been linked to a longer lifespan, better metabolism and a more balanced mood. But even though we know it's good for us, finding time to move more during the day can sometimes feel impossible. If your job keeps you glued to a desk or you're always rushing between tasks, getting in those extra steps might be the last thing on your mind. I decided to walk more during the workday. It felt like an easy win. No gym membership, no equipment, just a straightforward way to break up long stretches of sitting. I even wear one of the best fitness trackers to keep an eye on my step count, but still find it hard to make walking a consistent habit without setting aside time I don't have. When I first heard the term "habit stacking," I thought it was just another wellness buzzword. I imagined advice telling me to wake up at 5 AM, drink greens, work out, journal and meditate before breakfast. But it's actually much more approachable. Habit stacking means linking a new habit to something you already do; for me, it turned out to be the easiest way to walk more without changing my whole routine. If you struggle to build new habits that actually stick, you're not alone. That's where habit stacking comes in. The idea is simple: you add a new habit onto something you already do every day. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. It doesn't have to be walking. It could be drinking a glass of water while your usual morning coffee brews or doing a short mobility routine while catching up with your favorite TV show. The concept was popularized by James Clear in his book Atomic Habits, but it originally came from BJ Fogg's Tiny Habits program. His approach focuses on creating small, positive changes by linking new behaviors to existing routines. It works because the brain loves patterns. When you tie a new habit to an existing one, it strengthens the mental connection between them, making the new action feel more automatic over time. But can I back this up with my own experience? Here's how I used habit stacking to increase my step count. Getting to work, running errands, meeting friends, or heading to appointments are all part of a typical week for me. If you also usually default to public transport, it's worth checking if you could walk instead, even just for part of the journey. That simple swap helped me fit more movement into my week without needing to block out extra time. Walking between commitments gave me space to reset, clear my head and arrive feeling more focused. It also made me feel less rushed and more present than sitting on a crowded train or bus. If your route is too long to walk in full, try getting public transport halfway and walking the rest. You could also walk there and catch a bus or train back. Small tweaks like this can make it easier to hit your step goal and feel more energized throughout the day. I started thinking about my daily habits and where walking could naturally fit in. At one point, I considered investing in one of the best under-desk treadmills so I could walk while working. It's a great option if you're often tied to your desk and want to move more without heading outside. I decided I didn't want to spend money just to increase my steps, but it's still worth checking out if that setup suits your routine. Instead, I looked at where I was already spending time on my phone, mainly checking in with friends and family. Rather than doing that from the sofa, I grabbed my headphones and headed to the park. I'd walk and talk, or send voice notes, and before I knew it, I'd clocked up a couple of thousand steps. If you work from home, walking meetings are another simple way to move more. You could take non-video calls on the go, especially those that don't require note-taking. Research shows that walking meetings can help boost creativity, plus, the fresh air makes for a welcome change from sitting at a desk all day. I've run two marathons, and one of my favorite things about long training runs was the uninterrupted time to listen to podcasts. Those hours on my feet gave me a rare chance to tune in without distractions. After finishing my most recent race, I noticed that space in my day had disappeared, so I decided to bring the ritual back by pairing my podcast habit with a daily walk. There's something really grounding about getting outside, moving your body and listening to something that either makes you laugh or teaches you something new. I listen to a lot of food podcasts, so I often come back with a head full of recipe ideas or a mental grocery list. If you're into food too, Off Menu is a must. On days when I need a motivational push, The Mel Robbins Podcast always helps shift my mindset.
India.com
24-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- India.com
6 Self-Help Books That Deserve A Spot On Your List
photoDetails english 2905887 Updated:May 24, 2025, 11:22 PM IST Who Will Cry When You Die? 1 / 7 'Who Will Cry When You Die' by Robin Sharma offers life lessons, wisdom, and pieces of advice that could help the reader live a more purposeful life. The 5 AM Club 2 / 7 Penned by Robin Sharma, 'The 5 AM Club' tells a story about how getting up early and inculcating healthy habits could have a positive impact on the readers' lives. Ikigai 3 / 7 'Ikigai' explores the Japanese secret to not just a long but a more meaningful life. Atomic Habits 4 / 7 The book 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear explores how small yet consistent habits and changes could lead to desired results. Rich Dad, Poor Dad 5 / 7 Robert Kiyosaki's 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' could be categorised as self-help and it challenges conventional views on money and is popular amongst youngsters. Who Moved My Cheese? 6 / 7 'Who Moved My Cheese?' by Spencer Johnson is a simple yet powerful book about accepting the changes in life and facing the challenges head-on. Credits 7 / 7 (All Photos Credit: Representational Image/ Pixabay)
Buzz Feed
13-05-2025
- General
- Buzz Feed
Seven Books That Are All About Improving Yourself
There are myriad ways in which we seek to improve ourselves; be it productivity, social interactions, or managing the pressures and responsibilities of life. While self improvement must begin with the desire to achieve it, here are seven books that may help you along the way. The Quiet Burn: The Ambitious Woman's Guide to Recognizing and Preventing Burnout – Lynn Blades Having spent decades advising a diverse group of clients, primarily women, who are fatigued from being undervalued, unheard, and burdened with excessive stress – Lynn Blades offers her expertise to help women recognise and prevent burnout, and empower them to reclaim their lives. Including practical tools and insights, the book contains advice on how to live a fulfilling life, practice self-respect, effectively communicate needs, and recognise the peril of ignoring personal well-being. If you strive to employ self-care in a healthy, sustainable, guilt-free way, and silence your self-doubt, this book may be the one you need. Atomic Habits – James Clear James Clear outlines how the adoption of 'atomic habits' – small, but consistent changes – can reap large and lasting rewards. The book encourages us to create more identity-focused habits, rather than overemphasising results-based ones. Through Clear's 'Four Laws of Behaviour Change,' he addresses the creation of good habits, and ridding yourself of bad ones. Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear – Elizabeth Gilbert Using her own experience and creative processes, Elizabeth Gilbert explores the nature of inspiration, and how letting go of our fears, and embracing our curiosity can enable us to live our most creative lives. The book combines elements of spirituality, and mindful pragmatism in order to direct the reader towards a more fulfilling creative process in whatever discipline, pastime, or general outlook that we are seeking. The Gifts of Imperfection – Brené Brown Brené Brown brings us a guide to embracing our true selves, unencumbered by societal expectations. Using personal insights and research, Brené speaks about "wholehearted living," a way of experiencing and engaging with life from a foundation of self-worth; cultivating courage, compassion, and connection. The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma – Bessel van der Kolk, M.D. With reference to years of clinical research, this book discusses the physical and mental impact that trauma can have on us, and how it can reshape our thought processes, and sense of control. The book speaks of the impact of trauma, and how it manifests physically, cognitively, and effects our relationships, then offers various methods of healing, and emphasises that recovery is possible once we can fully process the trauma. How We Learn: The New Science of Education and the Brain – Stanislas Dehaene This science-based dive into the process of learning, and how the brain is wired to naturally do so is a fascinating and eye-opening study of how we intake, engage with, and retain new information. Dehaene outlines four key pillars of learning: attention, active engagement, error feedback, and consolidation; and argues that in order to maximise the efficacy of education, it should be designed around how our brains are wired to learn. The Four Agreements – Don Miguel Ruiz Pillared on four agreements with one's self, this book provides a practical guide for personal growth and freedom by identifying the source of the beliefs and practices that limit us. The principles themselves seem somewhat simple: be impeccable with your word, don't take anything personally, don't make assumptions, and always do your best. Yet, the application of them in everyday life, as explained by Don Miguel Ruiz, can be more complex, and have real life affirming benefits. What books for self-improvement would you recommend? Let us know in the comments below!
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
impact.com Announces 2025 Flagship Partnerships Experience Event, iPX, Bringing Together Partnership Economy Leaders and Decision Makers, and Featuring Best-Selling Author James Clear
The three-day event enables brands, creators, publishers, and agencies to collaborate, network, and explore trends shaping the future of partnership-led growth NEW YORK, April 15, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- the world's leading partnership management platform, today announced its newly expanded three-day flagship Partnerships Experience event (iPX), taking place June 9-11, this year in Austin, Texas. The event brings together all stakeholders in the partnership economy, including brands, creators, publishers, agencies, and other industry partners, to exchange ideas for partnership-led growth. It will also feature a fireside chat with special guest James Clear, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling book Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones. CEO David A. Yovanno will explore with Clear the science of habit formation and its powerful applications to performance marketing, personal productivity, and how implementing small, strategic changes can create exponential impact in both business and life. Today's consumers are not just distrustful of traditional ads, they're disinterested. In fact, research shows that only 2% of consumers consider traditional ads important. They're taking matters into their own hands by seeking out reviews and recommendations from other people and doing their research before making a purchase. "The future of marketing is quickly moving from ad-led to partner-led, making collaborations with creators and other partners not just nice to have, but essential strategies for businesses to acquire customers, drive trust, loyalty, growth, and relevancy with today's modern consumers," said CMO, Cristy Ebert Garcia. "The performance marketing industry moves fast, so it's important to always watch the current trends and issues facing today's marketing leaders. Attendees at this year's iPX can access our most dynamic content ever, filled with inspiring and thought-provoking sessions where they'll gain the knowledge and connections that will help them shape their strategy now and in the years ahead." Over three days at iPX 2025, attendees will choose from multiple engaging sessions on hot performance marketing and partnership topics, including stages dedicated to creators and publishers. Yovanno will deliver an inspiring keynote exploring the evolving relationship between brands and these communities, as well as the company's vision for the future of performance marketing. Ben Harms, Chief Growth Officer of Archival, a marketing agency that reinvents how brands find growth and build brand love and loyalty with young adults, will also deliver a keynote about engaging consumers and how communities are reshaping marketing. Chief Product Officer Max Ciccotosto will share strategic vision for 2025 and beyond, while unveiling exciting new product features. Attendees will get an exclusive look at the future of the platform and how these innovations will drive growth and success for all partnership types. Attendees will also hear from top brands on what they look for when casting large-scale creator campaigns, gain expert advice on streamlining payments and ensuring fair compensation, and explore how those brand-community dynamics are impacting the future of marketing. Sessions will also dive into the rise of performance-driven creators, strategies for building engaged communities that last, and the power of high-impact B2B partnerships. Finally, with retail media networks emerging as a major growth channel, speakers will break down how businesses can harness their potential for scalable success. The Austin edition of iPX 2025 is the first of four global iPX events is hosting this year. iPX London is set for June 25, iPX China on Sept. 4, and iPX Sydney on September 11. Registration for iPX 2025 in Austin is now open at and will close when it reaches maximum capacity. About is the world's leading partnership management platform, enabling businesses to easily create, manage, and optimize all types of partnerships to effectively acquire customers. offers a unified platform that connects brands, publishers, and communities with award-winning products including Performance, for affiliate marketing, Creator, for influencer marketing, and Advocate for customer referral marketing. Customers increasingly trust third-party validation and seek recommendations from trusted sources before making a purchase. helps brands partner with affiliates, creators, content publishers, customer advocates, other businesses and more, who meet these consumers where they are with authentic commerce content, reviews and recommendations. supports over 225,000 active and productive partnerships for more than 4,500 of the world's leading brands including Walmart, Uber, Shopify, Lenovo, L'Oreal, Fanatics and Levi's. Learn more at View source version on Contacts Press Contacts: Maryum Sheikh, Global Press Lead, The Digital Voice™press@
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
impact.com Announces 2025 Flagship Partnerships Experience Event, iPX, Bringing Together Partnership Economy Leaders and Decision Makers, and Featuring Best-Selling Author James Clear
The three-day event enables brands, creators, publishers, and agencies to collaborate, network, and explore trends shaping the future of partnership-led growth NEW YORK, April 15, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- the world's leading partnership management platform, today announced its newly expanded three-day flagship Partnerships Experience event (iPX), taking place June 9-11, this year in Austin, Texas. The event brings together all stakeholders in the partnership economy, including brands, creators, publishers, agencies, and other industry partners, to exchange ideas for partnership-led growth. It will also feature a fireside chat with special guest James Clear, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling book Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones. CEO David A. Yovanno will explore with Clear the science of habit formation and its powerful applications to performance marketing, personal productivity, and how implementing small, strategic changes can create exponential impact in both business and life. Today's consumers are not just distrustful of traditional ads, they're disinterested. In fact, research shows that only 2% of consumers consider traditional ads important. They're taking matters into their own hands by seeking out reviews and recommendations from other people and doing their research before making a purchase. "The future of marketing is quickly moving from ad-led to partner-led, making collaborations with creators and other partners not just nice to have, but essential strategies for businesses to acquire customers, drive trust, loyalty, growth, and relevancy with today's modern consumers," said CMO, Cristy Ebert Garcia. "The performance marketing industry moves fast, so it's important to always watch the current trends and issues facing today's marketing leaders. Attendees at this year's iPX can access our most dynamic content ever, filled with inspiring and thought-provoking sessions where they'll gain the knowledge and connections that will help them shape their strategy now and in the years ahead." Over three days at iPX 2025, attendees will choose from multiple engaging sessions on hot performance marketing and partnership topics, including stages dedicated to creators and publishers. Yovanno will deliver an inspiring keynote exploring the evolving relationship between brands and these communities, as well as the company's vision for the future of performance marketing. Ben Harms, Chief Growth Officer of Archival, a marketing agency that reinvents how brands find growth and build brand love and loyalty with young adults, will also deliver a keynote about engaging consumers and how communities are reshaping marketing. Chief Product Officer Max Ciccotosto will share strategic vision for 2025 and beyond, while unveiling exciting new product features. Attendees will get an exclusive look at the future of the platform and how these innovations will drive growth and success for all partnership types. Attendees will also hear from top brands on what they look for when casting large-scale creator campaigns, gain expert advice on streamlining payments and ensuring fair compensation, and explore how those brand-community dynamics are impacting the future of marketing. Sessions will also dive into the rise of performance-driven creators, strategies for building engaged communities that last, and the power of high-impact B2B partnerships. Finally, with retail media networks emerging as a major growth channel, speakers will break down how businesses can harness their potential for scalable success. The Austin edition of iPX 2025 is the first of four global iPX events is hosting this year. iPX London is set for June 25, iPX China on Sept. 4, and iPX Sydney on September 11. Registration for iPX 2025 in Austin is now open at and will close when it reaches maximum capacity. About is the world's leading partnership management platform, enabling businesses to easily create, manage, and optimize all types of partnerships to effectively acquire customers. offers a unified platform that connects brands, publishers, and communities with award-winning products including Performance, for affiliate marketing, Creator, for influencer marketing, and Advocate for customer referral marketing. Customers increasingly trust third-party validation and seek recommendations from trusted sources before making a purchase. helps brands partner with affiliates, creators, content publishers, customer advocates, other businesses and more, who meet these consumers where they are with authentic commerce content, reviews and recommendations. supports over 225,000 active and productive partnerships for more than 4,500 of the world's leading brands including Walmart, Uber, Shopify, Lenovo, L'Oreal, Fanatics and Levi's. Learn more at View source version on Contacts Press Contacts: Maryum Sheikh, Global Press Lead, The Digital Voice™press@ Sign in to access your portfolio
