Making a healthy habit actually part of your routine will always be a challenge. But you can make it a little easier with ...

The number of days it takes to form a new habit depends on the habit, on you, and on what strategies you’re using to build ...

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 ...

Is there a “bad” habit that you want to replace with a healthier choice, but struggle to get yourself to do it? You may be paying too much attention to what you think you’ll lose by giving up the ...

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 ...

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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' ...

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 ...

I write this as I am editing photos and stories for today’s paper, and I also just finished an article about photographers’ ...