The office kitchen is a minefield — constant exposure, unpredictable inventory, social pressure, workplace stress. Environmental cues reach eating in ways conscious choice does not. The strategy: enter with purpose, complete that purpose, leave. Don’t linger, don’t assess the treats, don’t negotiate. The moment you stop to consider “just one,” you’ve lost ground.
This companion covers the kitchen gauntlet, the strategy (purpose, movement, pre-commitment), and turning treats into background noise. (4 min read)
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