Psychologists who study executive functioning often point out that kids who are encouraged to manage their own small tasks—packing bags, remembering homework—tend to develop stronger planning habits ...

Nearly every school day, as a child, I would stand at the front door with my backpack half-zipped, and my mom would call out from the kitchen, “Did you check everything?” I’d sigh and roll my eyes, ...

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 hard time following through, staying motivated, or simply remembering to do ...

The difference between those who maintain long-term fitness success and those who struggle often comes down to a simple truth: sustainable results don’t come from occasional heroic efforts but from ...

In our last Forensic View, we began an examination of the changes in cognition and perception that occur when we’re under stress, including the extreme stress often encountered by law enforcement and ...

When people think of habits, they often consider any habit that's not permanent as a failure. For example, Jack starts running every day, then stops. Jack might consider that a habit failure. Source: ...