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 ...
Building routines is key to overall health and well-being, and our brains are wired to seek out routines. Once you have one ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
"When a mom performs self-care, ensures her emotional stability, and takes care of her emotional needs, she can be more ...