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 and maintain that habit. Scientific estimates have ranged from as little as ...

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Dear Doctors: My husband and I usually make a few resolutions for the new year. This year, I skipped it because I never follow through, and I wind up feeling bad about myself. My husband did OK for ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Our brains are lazy — but not without good reason. Comprising only 2% of the body’s mass, the brain gobbles up 20% of its energy. About ...

There’s a popular saying that declares it takes 21 days to form a habit. It’s a lovely idea — if you force yourself through the morning exercise routine or the evening house-tidying 21 little times, ...

If you’re considering making a New Year’s resolution for 2023, you should know that your brain is working against you. That’s because we have reptilian brains that want to protect us, which includes a ...

Do you want to be more active in 2026? Scroll less? Eat more fiber? If you’ve made a New Year’s resolution like one of these, you’re not alone. Nearly 50% of Americans do the same each year. However, ...