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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

You’ve probably heard that it takes 21 days to form a habit, but if you’ve tried this before and failed, you’re not alone. The truth is, most people get the 21-day rule completely wrong. They think it ...

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 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 ...

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Gretchen Rubin about her new book, Better Than Before. It's her philosophy of how to create good habits and nix... Change Your Habits And You'll Be 'Better Than Before' ...

Waking up at the crack of dawn and going for a run might feel intimidating when you start trying to make it a habit. Weaving a significant new activity such as this into your regular routine obviously ...

Starting new habits feels amazing for about seven days, and then reality hits like a brick wall when your motivation disappears and your willpower decides to take an extended holiday. Most people ...