Habit change isn’t easy, but specific strategies can certainly make them easier. Research shows that when we make the desired-habit easier to do than not, we raise our rates for successful, long-term habit change dramatically. As obvious as this may sound however, this is not what people tend to do. In fact, most do the exact opposite!
The science on habit change tells us that that’s pretty much us: we’re the microorganisms, and our environment is the Petri dish. The above may sound more silly than insightful, but all too often, intelligent people try to thrive in nutrition-deficient Petri dishes. Just as failure to thrive in a Petri dish is less about the mircoorganism than the culture, the same is true for us. So, let’s refocus on you now…
Today we’re focusing on a powerful metaphor for lasting habit change, and it’s this: Think of habits as puzzle pieces. Most obviously, habits include actions and behaviors, like brushing teeth before work, walking the dog, wine with dinner, or Netflix...
As you’ve likely experienced, dropping “bad” habits and establishing “good” ones can be a tough task, but there are ways to make it easier. The following 3 tips will help you say goodbye to hoping and wishing, and repeating old patterns...
Why are bad habits so easy to establish and so freakin’ hard to break? In this series of posts, I’ll share a 3 top tips to help you shift gears and replace those nasty habits, with life-enriching ones.
Whether you’re training for sport, are a physician or entrepreneur edging burnout, this is for you. “Rest and recovery are critical to optimal health and performance. They are also some of the most implementable, yet overlooked strategies. ” Rest vs....
