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If you’ve ever tried to change a behavior, you know it can be a struggle. Despite your best intentions, you may still have a hard time following through, staying motivated, or simply remembering to do ...

Struggling to make habits stick? James Clear’s Atomic Habits lays out 4 essential rules to help you build habits that last! These simple but powerful steps will help you stay consistent, overcome ...

Small wins make the larger goal seem less daunting and more manageable. Over time, these small victories accumulate, ...

(CNN) — Most of us assume those superachievers who are always able to squeeze in their workout, eat healthy foods, ace their exams and pick their kids up on time must have superhuman self-control. But ...

The way you define the goal you hope to turn into a habit does matter. Goals such as “meditate regularly” are too abstract, research has shown. You’ll benefit from being more specific about what ...

Sounds great, right? The only catch is that building good habits takes effort and insight. Thankfully, science offers both guidance on how to begin and strategies to lighten your lift. Here are a few ...

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