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 ...

We tend to imagine willpower as a character trait, like eye color—something you either inherited or didn’t. But what looks ...

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 ...

Breaking a toxic habit isn’t just about willpower—it’s about rewiring your brain, understanding your triggers, and replacing destructive behaviors with healthier alternatives. Whether it’s ...

Building routines is key to overall health and well-being, and our brains are wired to seek out routines. Once you have one ...

We explore how the science of behavior change can help us form new habits and be happier while doing it. Many of us are heading into the new year with a resolution we want to live by — a new good ...

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 ...

I like to think I’m fairly disciplined. I can sit and write all day. I can do mundane physical tasks for even longer. (My superpower, if I have one, is the ability to perform mindless manual labor for ...

I found success in building good habits by adopting a flexible approach rather than going cold turkey and adopting an all-or-nothing approach. Gamifying your goals can be an effective way to build and ...

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 ...

HOUSTON – As the new year unfolds, many people grapple with the age-old tradition of setting New Year’s resolutions. However, statistics suggest that only a small percentage of individuals stick to ...

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 ...