All articles tagged with #behaviorchange
Originally Published 21 days ago — by The Washington Post
The article emphasizes the importance of patience and simplicity when building healthier habits, suggesting focusing on one habit at a time, identifying and overcoming barriers, and making routines easy to sustain, with the insight that it takes about 66 days to establish a new habit.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by EatingWell
A dietitian shares her personal strategy for feeling her best by taking a 15-minute walk outside each morning before 10 A.M., emphasizing the importance of starting small with New Year's resolutions and choosing enjoyable activities to ensure sustainability. She highlights the health benefits of walking and suggests preparing for potential challenges to maintain consistency, advocating for resolutions that feel good rather than punitive to create a positive snowball effect for overall well-being.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Conversation Indonesia
To keep New Year's resolutions, especially health-related ones, it's beneficial to use the SMART goal framework—making resolutions Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely. Positive, approach-oriented resolutions are more successful than negative ones. Implementing new habits by piggybacking them onto existing ones, temptation bundling, and positive thinking can help maintain motivation. Social support is also crucial for success. Planning for setbacks and learning from them is part of the process. By setting clear, structured goals and employing strategic behavioral techniques, individuals can increase their chances of maintaining their New Year's resolutions.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Self
Breaking a bad habit varies from person to person, taking anywhere from 18 to 254 days, with an average of 66 days. Dr. Karen Ingersoll suggests a gradual approach to habit change, starting with envisioning your future self, identifying necessary actions, and monitoring progress. Self-monitoring and consistency are key, and while setbacks may occur, they are part of the process towards establishing healthier patterns.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNBC
Psychologist Carrie Wilkens suggests that offering a "menu of options" can significantly improve the likelihood of sticking to New Year's resolutions and making lasting behavioral changes. Instead of relying on a single approach, such as attending Alcoholics Anonymous for substance cessation or going to the gym for exercise, having multiple strategies can provide alternative paths to success. This approach prevents individuals from feeling trapped or like failures when one method doesn't suit them, thereby enhancing motivation and the potential for positive change.