People need more than willpower to create healthy habits that last. Anchoring a new habit to a daily routine or a specific time can help make it more automatic. Environmental and identity cues can ...

Don’t try to interrupt a bad habit. Instead, give in … and then think about how you feel about what you’re doing. I like to think I’m fairly disciplined. I can sit and write all day. I can do mundane ...

Ah, it’s January, and we all know what that means: we’re all turning over new leaves, becoming gym bunnies, eating healthily, ...

Old habits die hard — but so are new ones borne. Life hackers have long hypothesized about the existence of a provable time benchmark when a new practice becomes a disciplined skill. Old myths have ...

Twice a year, about 20 Texas Mutual Insurance Company employees attend a workshop called The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. They spend three days improving their self ...

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 ...

Have you ever kept up a streak? A mini streak is a great way to start a new habit.A mini streak is a short period of time of intense focus on a behavior you hope to make a long-term habit. It's a bite ...

Soft, warm lighting can turn your garden into a peaceful place to relax in the evening. Choose lights that give off a gentle ...

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