A 2023 study from the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) revealed no set timeframe for forming a habit. “You may have heard that it takes about 21 days to form a habit, but that ...

Q: Why don’t nuns have to worry about deciding what to wear? A: Because they have a habit. A habit is a shortcut that makes your life easier because you don’t have to spend energy choosing to do it.

Most students likely connect the term “habits” to their study habits. In fact, for many students the term “study habits” probably gives the notion of habits a negative vibe. But there is another type ...

Over the past five years, I have led my company’s growth–enough to land a spot on the Inc. 500 list. I also wrote a best-selling book, delivered several keynote speeches, authored hundreds of blog ...

Question: I’ve recently gotten back into exercising and I’m having some trouble with staying consistent. With the holidays coming up and traveling, I feel like it’s going to be more difficult to keep ...

Zen Habits blogger Leo Babuta hits on perhaps the most important aspect of making meditation a centering tool for your hectic life: forming the habit. Don't buy a mat or pillow, or focus on 15-minute ...

You probably know by now that it’s important to get an early start on saving for retirement. But a recent study shows that workers worldwide, not just in the U.S., are struggling to do it. According ...

What do the best, most innovative managers have in common? It’s tempting to think that it’s their vision, drive, or relentless pursuit of their goals. While all of these things are important to ...