Starting new habits feels amazing for about seven days, and then reality hits like a brick wall when your motivation ...

A visit to the drive-thru at lunch, mindlessly scrolling social media, hitting the snooze button … five times. We all have them: The bad habits that prevent us from accomplishing our goals or feeling ...

A new study published in PLOS ONE explains how one can make long-term behavioral changes by using ‘if-then’ action planning instead of relying purely on motivation or willpower. “Habits result from ...

The habit loop is a framework from Charles Duhigg to better understand how habits work — and how to change them for the better. “A lot of what you do, even if you feel it’s conscious, is done ...

Our environment has a silent but profound influence on our daily behaviors. While many assume that habits are built (and broken) on sheer willpower and motivation, the reality is that our surroundings ...

When you struggle to change your habits, lack of information is rarely the culprit. You likely already know which behaviors have a positive or negative influence on your life. It’s not a surprise that ...

Kids love to make their own choices. An easy and fun way to create healthy eating habits is called “I choose, you choose.” This is a good way to teach your child the skills they will need to make good ...

Forming good habits and breaking bad ones isn't just about willpower—it's about understanding how your brain works and designing your environment and routines accordingly. Backed by research from ...

Ever wonder how to create good habits? James Clear wrote a book on how to do just that. And the crucial mistake that people make most? Aiming to big. “Easily, the single biggest mistake is choosing ...

Atomic Habits by James Clear has sold over 15 million copies worldwide and been translated into over 50 languages. Described as engaging, relatable and accessible, the book helps people “build good ...

One thing that’s never in short supply at the beginning of each new year? Good intentions. But good intentions without the appropriate follow through is why many of us fail to stick with our New ...