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 ...

The following distills what most often helps my clients effect behavior change. While I frame it as what I do as a counselor, much of it should be useful in self help. Build on one's genetics and ...

One of the many rumors I heard prior to the HealthKit and Apple Watch reveal was that Apple was working on a new section of its iTunes store, like the AppStore, but instead of apps the company would ...

More often than not the biggest barrier to the adoption of a new behavior is not our lack of intention, rather it is our nature that readily succumbs to our habits. An initial attempt to do something ...

Coach.me CEO Kendra Kinnison asked me this practical question after my commencement address to the February 2023 Coach.me’s habit certification graduates. My immediate thought: That’s another great ...

As more and more studies confirm what sleep specialists have been saying for years, more people are learning the vital role sleep plays in a person’s overall health. But that doesn’t mean everyone is ...

Over the past three decades, the video game industry has distilled the neurochemical recipe for changing human behavior at scale. By honing these neuroscience-based design techniques, the video game ...

During the first COVID-19 lockdown, we were both mothers trying to stay sane. Our chats often revolved around diapers, feeding, sleep deprivation and motherhood chaos. Between laughter and exhaustion, ...

Organizations should focus on two things to change employees’ behavior, according to a blog post written by Steven Jarrett, consultant with employee assessment firm Select International. 1. Implement ...

As my family and I watch the excitement of March Madness unfold, I’ve noticed that there are deeper lessons embedded within the games, especially in the journey of the N.C. State basketball teams. A N ...