One of the most effective ways to break a bad habit is to swap it with something better. Instead of just quitting cold turkey ...

Setting Realistic Goals for Change Once you’ve identified your bad habits, it’s essential to set realistic goals for change.

Like many Boston College students, I am a creature of habit. I blast music in the communal showers, always reach for the same ...

Though you may have heard it takes 21 days for breaking bad habits, there is no absolute certainty based on the research to ...

Habits play a significant role in shaping our lives, dictating everything from daily routines to long-term outcomes. While some habits are good, others are not. They may not be as serious, but ...

While breaking bad habits resolves part of the health equation, constructing positive patterns requires additional strategies tailored to the formation phase of habit development. These approaches ...

Daniels, PsyD, who specializes in overeating and weight issues. Daniels explains that when it comes to breaking bad habits, it is helpful to think of current habits in terms of self-care.

I realized that, instead of leaving the field altogether, I needed to go harder on breaking up with some bad habits the industry (and this includes the emerging nonprofit wing of the field) had ...