The number of days it takes to form a new habit depends on the habit, on you, and on what strategies you’re using to build ...

Katie has a PhD in maths, specializing in the intersection of dynamical systems and number theory. She reports on topics from maths and history to society and animals. Katie has a PhD in maths, ...

You’ve probably heard that it takes 21 days to form a habit, but if you’ve tried this before and failed, you’re not alone. The truth is, most people get the 21-day rule completely wrong. They think it ...

Most New Year's resolutions start out with high motivation and good intentions, so why do they always seem to fall flat?

Because burnout isn't a strategy.

Don’t try to interrupt a bad habit. Instead, give in … and then think about how you feel about what you’re doing. I like to think I’m fairly disciplined. I can sit and write all day. I can do mundane ...

Why can it be so hard to do the things we know are good for us? Life Kit has some actionable tips on how to overcome that resistance. From drinking less alcohol to getting better sleep, these episodes ...

Eight years ago, I had to stop drinking because I couldn’t be trusted to consume alcohol with anything that resembled responsibility. I’ve also been diagnosed with depression, for which my doctor has ...

Have you ever heard that it takes 60 days to form or change a habit? Well, that’s actually not true. I used to write about that being true, but new research and a mindset shift for me made me realize ...