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Keystone habits are foundational behaviors that can influence other areas of your well-being. When you establish one, it sets off a cascade of positive changes.

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 ...

Why can it be so hard to do the things we know are good for us? Life Kit has some actionable tips on how to overcome that resistance. From drinking less alcohol to getting better sleep, these episodes ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...