A Simple Way to Stop Mindless Midnight Munching

Habit #6: Brush my teeth early

I eat a healthy dinner, usually. There is Friday night fish and chips but I’m only in England for a few years, Covid took away a lot of the traveling and exploring of the British experience I was planning, so I’m giving myself a pass on that weekly indulgence.

It’s the late-night snacking I want to cut out. It isn’t about hunger, it doesn’t help me sleep better, and I rarely make a healthy choice so it needs to go.

By the end of the day, my willpower is fading fast. So I’m going to employ a life hack I heard somewhere and brush my teeth as soon as I’m finished with eating for the day rather than waiting for bedtime.

I’ll enjoy that fresh mouthed feeling during the evening, and the lingering minty taste will remind me the kitchen is closed until breakfast.

This story is part of a 30 day experiment in habit formation. Read all the habits here.

Related posts:

This is the first of three articles about our journey growing a culture of accessibility at Trade Me. We’ll share a bit of the process of understanding our customers and our company, as well as some…

Wildcatters are consortiums that drill oil wells searching for that black gold. The term originated from an area known as “Wildcat Hollow” near Titusville, Pennsylvania, where oil was first…

Quanto mais queremos, mais deixamos de perceber o que já temos. Parece ser natural do homem não se conformar. O que, por um certo lado, é bom. Nos faz andar pra frente, buscar evoluir e melhorar. Mas…