Change Your Habits With Pavlovian Conditioning
Consider the time it takes you to complete an assignment for school or work. Now, think of the time it takes to convince yourself to start the task, and how often you might take breaks during the project by opening a new tab or grabbing a snack. The pen-to-paper contact…
This article isn’t about quitting alcohol forever, it’s about a science-backed method for drinking in moderation. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), one in four U.S. adults binge drinks regularly. ‘Binge drinking’ is defined as having four or more drinks on one occasion. When looking…
When I was 18 I broke up with this angry Italian girl. Within 2 months her MSN Space was full of “kill Michael” drawings. e.g., stabbing me to death with a toaster Within 16 months I saw her in an ad for some porn site. Now she has a website…
About a quarter of college students and 15% of adults bite their nails. While you might make light of the habit, it has serious implications. You’re routinely exposing yourself to germs, you can end up with embarrassing and unsightly fingernails, and you risk permanently damaging your nail beds. And if…
Replace Bad Habits. Change your life. Order Now It’s easy to make the resolution, “I’m going to quit smoking.” And it’s easier to break that resolution. Sure, you can convince yourself that this is the last time you’ll ever smoke a cigarette, and you might really believe it, too –…
STEP #1 The first step to installing a great “micro-habit” is choosing the right cue to remind you of your goal and initiate the new behavior. For instance, if you’re trying to create the habit of journaling every night, the cue could be ‘every time you set your alarm clock’,…