‘Double the evidence’ now shows single behavior change is as effective as antidepressants: study

A new study suggests that a single habit is better for the brain than previously thought — and can treat symptoms of ...
UUHC Health Feed

Why is Behavior Change So Hard?

Over the course of four sessions, my patient, Stacey, and I worked toward her goals of sleeping more, checking her email less and spending more quality time with her family. She successfully developed ...

Here’s how to make resolutions stick, according to a behavior change scientist

Researcher Katy Milkman explains science-backed ways to commit to your goals, including a hack called “temptation bundling.” ...

Watch Your Team Try (and Mostly Fail) to Change a Health Habit

1. Reduce friction. Make the desired behavior easier than the old one. Adjust meeting practices, deadlines, and norms to support new routines. 2. Shape environments. When the cues around people ...
Psychology Today

Shame Is a Powerful Tool for Behavior Change, but at What Cost?

Source: From the collection of Stanford Research into the Impact of Tobacco Advertising The other day I received this email: “I hope you don't mind a 'cold email,' but this [post] in Psychology Today ...