When Is the Right Time to Start a New Habit—and Actually Keep It?

Forget New Year’s resolutions and other gimmicks. Experts say the best way to change your habits is to consider the so-called “inflection points” of your own life—and to act quickly.

November 14, 2024
- National Geographic

Trying to Quantify Everything Is Hurting Our Decisions

Researchers call it the “quantification fixation” and it can warp human judgment.

November 13, 2024
- Bloomberg

Hate Cleaning? These 6 Strategies Will Actually Get You Motivated

Use the principles behind the science of behavior change to train yourself to do household chores easily.

October 15, 2024
- The Washington Post

Why You Should Change Your Exercise Routine—and How to Do It

Science points to the best reasons to break up with a dissatisfying routine and how to switch to a new one.

September 30, 2024
- TIME

The Fed Made Its Move. Why Didn’t I?

In which our columnist investigates a financial pitfall called the ‘flypaper effect,’ only to find that he was trapped in it himself.

September 27, 2024
- The Wall Street Journal

Inspired by the Olympics? It’s Not Too Late to Ignite Your Own Fitness Journey

Athletes of every sport prove it’s never too late to uncover your fitness potential. Whether you have big Olympic dreams or just want to finish a 5K run, here are science-backed tips on how to kickstart (and keep) an exercise routine.

August 7, 2024
- NPR