It was the fifth retail store I checked. I glanced through the cold drink section, shook my head, and refused to settle for a Cherry Coke or sparkling tea. This is my routine in an airport -- I would ...
Nearly half of our daily activities are performed out of habit, occurring with minimal conscious thought. These automated behavioral patterns, ranging from morning routines to evening scrolling, ...
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Building Healthy Habits: How Habits Work

If you’ve ever tried to change a behavior, you know it can be a struggle. Despite your best intentions, you may still have a ...
Want to change an old habit? You probably should: One study determined that over 40% of the “decisions” we make every day aren’t really decisions. They’re habits. Much of the time we don’t really make ...