When we think about lifestyles, we are usually drawn to sweeping generalizations that are used to define parts of the population: lazy or busy; employed or unemployed; super dude or techno geek. Truthfully, however, pigeon-holing lifestyles in this way is an unhelpful way of hiding from us the small lifestyle choices we each make that dictate our overall way of life, whether it be our goals and aspirations or our day to day activity. Here are some examples of small habits that can come to control and dictate parts of your whole life, defining you to some extent.

Sleep

The amount of sleep the average citizen should get each night has been circulating on the news recently. The fact is that many of us do not get enough time under the sheets. Conventional wisdom separates people into ‘early birds’ and ‘night owls.’ However, the truth is that there is a multitude of sleeping patterns out there that all have unique effects on how you proceed with your day once you’ve emerged from under the covers, including even how you act around a partner or lover. Continue reading →