Research backs me up. Take leadership: Google found that when managers talk with new hires on their first day about their roles and responsibilities, not only did those new employees reach expected ...

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. Maddy has a degree in ...

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 ...

Finding time to exercise and starting a daily exercise routine are some of the first steps to incorporating more physical activity in your daily life. Once you've started a routine and found a time ...

Waking up at the crack of dawn and going for a run might feel intimidating when you start trying to make it a habit. Weaving a significant new activity such as this into your regular routine obviously ...

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 ...

While rituals are experience-focused and habits are generally outcome-focused and productivity-driven, wouldn’t it be great if we could merge the two into one? Grace Ueng shares how this is possible.

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle I’ve been obsessed with thinking about, adjusting and building upon my habits for a long time now, and working ...

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Starting new habits feels amazing for about seven days, and then reality hits like a brick wall when your motivation ...

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a cardiologist explains why a lower resting heart rate can be a good sign of heart ...