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 ...

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 ...

Did you make any resolutions this new year? If you did, are you keeping to them? Well done if you are. Polling in America suggests half of new-year resolvers give up by the end of March. More rigorous ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

We all have great intentions when it comes to forming good habits but following through can be the hard part. Life Coach Megan Caldwell offered tips on how to create positive habits that will stick.

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 ...

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 ...

"When a mom performs self-care, ensures her emotional stability, and takes care of her emotional needs, she can be more ...