To start, think about a habit you’re hoping to adopt. This can be anything from reading a chapter of your book a day to emptying the dishwasher before bed. Now, consider your current routines and ...

Lindsay Kee, seen Aug. 3 with her dog Teddy Ruffsavel at her home in Portland, created an exercise routine around walking her dog. (Courtesy of Lindsay Kee) As simple as it sounds, Lindsay Kee’s ...

Editor’s Note: Grace Ueng is the founder of Savvy Growth, a noted leadership coaching and management consulting firm, and an expert on well-being and human performance. Grace is a regular contributor ...

I’ve tracked more than 1,000 days of habits. Some stuck, many didn’t. The surprise was never in the mechanics – the streak counters, the apps, or the clever “habit stacking” techniques that dominate ...

Lindsey Kee poses with her dog Teddy Ruffsavel at her home in Portland, Oregon, on Aug. 3, 2024. Kee created an exercise routine around walking her dog, (Lindsey Kee via AP) As simple as it sounds, ...

Building routines is key to overall health and well-being, and our brains are wired to seek out routines. Once you have one ...

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What if the way everyday habits stack up could quietly shape mental health for years to come? Recent large-scale studies are painting a clearer picture: when unhealthy lifestyle behaviors cluster ...

As simple as it sounds, Lindsay Kee’s revamped exercise routine began with standing up to take the dog out. She decided to do a few standing stretches before leaving, and did some squats or jumping ...

Everyone has habits built into their day. Think of getting up in the morning and stumbling to the kitchen for a cup of coffee, or getting home after work to wind down with a good book. Repetition ...