As many readers know, my doctoral research area was focused on health behavior change. Specifically, I was interested in finding ways to inspire groups of people to become physically active. One of ...

Exercise adherence is driven primarily by autonomous motivation, enjoyment, self-efficacy, positive emotional experiences, ...

Good habits are at the core of healthy lifestyles. Finding the motivation to act and then moving from unhealthy practices to more positive routines focused on diet and exercise is a common pathway.

Over the course of four sessions, my patient, Stacey, and I worked toward her goals of sleeping more, checking her email less and spending more quality time with her family. She successfully developed ...

Behavior change is a challenging endeavor, requiring intentional and consistent effort to modify actions and habits to attain desired objectives. The field of psychology offers valuable insights into ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Most adults don't meet the recommended 150 minutes of exercise per week. A more flexible approach to exercise and exercise goals ...

How many times have we made resolutions to adopt healthier habits or vowed to never engage in unhelpful ones ever again, only to chastise ourselves for failing? Then the waves of guilt and shame that ...