Why is it so easy to repeat bad habits, and so hard to form good ones? The reason is simple, but kind of jarring. It’s ...

Forget willpower. Learn the 4 laws of behavior change from Atomic Habits and start building systems that actually stick. No ...

Planting good habits matters, especially if you want to enjoy the good life for years to come. If you’ve ever tried breaking a bad habit, you know all too well how engrained they are. If some of these ...

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 new year always inspires the formation of new habits and resolutions. Often, those good habits don't always stick. Studies show that approximately 80 percent of people give up or fail within the ...

Q: Why don’t nuns have to worry about deciding what to wear? A: Because they have a habit. A habit is a shortcut that makes your life easier because you don’t have to spend energy choosing to do it.

Why New Year’s resolutions fail isn’t about willpower, but because we misunderstand motivation. Here’s what psychology ...

What if the secret to lasting weight loss isn’t a burst of motivation or a diet magic bullet, but something much more mundane and much more reliable? Maria Kirkeland’s story offers a convincing answer ...

Staying motivated can be one of the toughest challenges when getting fit, but luckily, these tips can help you stay on track. Many of us want to exercise more, but in spite of our best intentions, we ...

It took a lot of work, but you finally stopped reaching for the pint of ice cream after a long day or a disagreement with your partner. But now what? When it comes to living a happier, healthier life, ...