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 ...

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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 ...

Discover how to turn short-term habits into long-lasting routines. From finding your keystone habit to tailoring your practices to fit your lifestyle, these tips from the Driven 30 Challenge show you ...

Many people think that if they're determined enough — if they push themselves really hard — they'll be able to create better habits. Those people are missing an important piece to the puzzle of ...

Eight years ago, I had to stop drinking because I couldn’t be trusted to consume alcohol with anything that resembled responsibility. I’ve also been diagnosed with depression, for which my doctor has ...

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 ...

Many of us want to begin each day with more purpose. Instead, the alarm jerks you out of sleep with barely enough time to gulp down some coffee as you race to work. When your day continues in that ...

A recent study suggests that 65 percent of our daily behaviours are done on “autopilot,” meaning that we do them without thinking. These automatic behaviours occur because they are the result of a ...