Ever kept putting time, money, or effort into something because you’ve “already invested too much”? That’s the sunk cost fallacy at work. It’s one of the most common thinking traps in everyday life, affecting decisions in careers, relationships, business, and even hobbies. 🧠 What It Is The sunk cost fallacy happens when we continue with a decision or project simply because of what we have already spent, rather than evaluating future benefits objectively. Once time or money is spent, it’s gone. Yet our minds dislike “wasting” it, so we keep investing even when it no longer makes sense. Sunk costs are costs that have already been incurred and can no longer be recovered. It is associated with commitment bias--where we continue to support our past decisions in spite of new evidence that no longer supports the old decision. 📋 Examples You Might Recognize - Staying in a job you dislike because you’ve been there for years - Holding on to an underperforming investment because you “already put so much into it” - Continuing a streaming subscription you barely use because you paid for a whole year - Remaining in a project or relationship that no longer aligns with your goals - Staying in a religion or denomination even when there's evidence that seeking further/going in a different direction is more aligned ; or not believing something in spite of evidence - Governmental programs that are no longer working/didn't work 🛠 How to Address It Pause and evaluate future value 📝Ask yourself: “If I weren’t already involved, would I start this today?” Reframe the investment 🔄Recognize the time or money already spent as a lesson or tuition for growth. The true waste is continuing something that isn’t working. Set clear decision points ⏳Use check-ins or deadlines to reassess whether to continue. This makes it easier to step back without guilt. Seek objective feedback 👥Friends, mentors, or colleagues can offer perspective free from your emotional investment. 🌱 Takeaway Letting go of sunk costs frees up time, money, and energy for opportunities that actually serve you now. By spotting this bias early, you can make clearer, future-focused decisions.

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Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) is all the energy you burn through daily activities that aren’t formal workouts. This includes every little movement like walking to the mailbox, taking the stairs, doing chores, fidgeting at your desk, talking on the phone, standing at your work instead of sitting. While it may seem small, NEAT can make a big difference for your health and energy levels. While the resting metabolic rate (BMR) uses the most calories, NEAT can be a major component in terms of calorie expenditure. 🌟 Why NEAT is Good for You 🫀 Boosts Metabolism Regular movement throughout the day helps your body burn more calories naturally. Our bodies are built/made for movement--engaging this not only allows your body to be more attuned with what it's 'supposed to do' but it also helps you function better on multiple fronts. 🧠 Supports Brain and Mood Health Frequent movement improves blood flow to the brain, helping focus, energy, and mood. 💪 Reduces Sedentary Risk Breaking up long periods of sitting lowers the risks tied to cardiovascular disease and metabolic issues. 🦴 Protects Joints and Muscles Light, consistent activity keeps your muscles and joints mobile, reducing stiffness. 📝 Examples of NEAT Activities 🚶 Walk more: Take short walks after meals, park farther from entrances, or stroll while on phone calls. 🪣 Housework counts: Vacuuming, gardening, cleaning windows, and doing laundry all contribute. I am not a fan of vacuuming, but I get a legit sweat in every time I do it... 🪜 Take the stairs: Skip the elevator when possible and choose stairs instead. 🧹 Micro-break movement: Stand up and stretch, walk to a coworker instead of emailing, or pace during meetings. 🪑 Desk changes: Use a standing desk or shift positions throughout the day to keep your body active. 🎶 Dance it out: Put on music and dance around your house or office for a few minutes. *Here's a small example from the article below: "A 145 lb. person burns approximately 102 calories an hour while performing their office job in a seated position (1.7 kcal / minute), but burns 174 calories an hour if performing those same office duties while standing.