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To Encourage More Women to Apply for Leadership Positions Remind Them of the Gender Gap, Research Finds
To Encourage More Women to Apply for Leadership Positions Remind Them of the Gender Gap, Research Finds

Researchers at Wharton tested whether calling attention to persistent gender gaps could motivate women to apply for more top leadership positions.

April 21, 2025
- Fortune

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This Japanese Ritual May Be the Secret to Reaching a Goal. Here’s Why You Should Try It.
This Japanese Ritual May Be the Secret to Reaching a Goal. Here’s Why You Should Try It.

It sounds too easy to actually work — but experts say it does. 

February 14, 2025
- Huffpost

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So You Reached Your Goal. Now What?
So You Reached Your Goal. Now What?

The comedown after an accomplishment is normal. Here’s how to harness it.

February 1, 2025
- The New York Times 

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To Build a Habit, Try a Streak
To Build a Habit, Try a Streak

Here’s how getting on a roll can help you achieve your goals. 

January 31, 2025
- The New York Times

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Walking Just 5 Minutes a Day Makes a Difference
Walking Just 5 Minutes a Day Makes a Difference

Taking a five-minute walk each day could provide health benefits and support future exercise goals. 

January 10, 2025
- CNN

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How to Stick to Your New Year’s Resolutions
How to Stick to Your New Year’s Resolutions

New year, new you. But before you start on your resolutions for 2025, think back on what you accomplished in 2024. 

January 9, 2025
- Here & Now, NPR

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How to Find a New Year’s Resolution You’ll Stick With
How to Find a New Year’s Resolution You’ll Stick With

Surprisingly, keeping a resolution is not about self-control. The most important thing is to find something you actually like. 

December 31, 2024
- The Washington Post

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How to Make—And Keep—A New Year’s Resolution
How to Make—And Keep—A New Year’s Resolution

If you’re planning to make a resolution or two this year, here are some tips on how to make it stick past January. 

December 28, 2024
- WHYY News 

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How Long Does It Take to Create a New Habit?
How Long Does It Take to Create a New Habit?

U.S. News health-coach-writer Stacey Colino tackles the annual tradition of New Year’s resolutions, with insights from experts on how to set yourself up for success this year. 

December 12, 2024
- U.S. News & World Report

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When Is the Right Time to Start a New Habit—and Actually Keep It?
When Is the Right Time to Start a New Habit—and Actually Keep It?

Forget New Year’s resolutions and other gimmicks. Experts say the best way to change your habits is to consider the so-called “inflection points” of your own life—and to act quickly.

November 14, 2024
- National Geographic

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Trying to Quantify Everything Is Hurting Our Decisions
Trying to Quantify Everything Is Hurting Our Decisions

Researchers call it the “quantification fixation” and it can warp human judgment. 

November 13, 2024
- Bloomberg

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Hate Cleaning? These 6 Strategies Will Actually Get You Motivated
Hate Cleaning? These 6 Strategies Will Actually Get You Motivated

Use the principles behind the science of behavior change to train yourself to do household chores easily.

October 15, 2024
- The Washington Post

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Why You Should Change Your Exercise Routine—and How to Do It
Why You Should Change Your Exercise Routine—and How to Do It

Science points to the best reasons to break up with a dissatisfying routine and how to switch to a new one.

September 30, 2024
- TIME

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The Fed Made Its Move. Why Didn’t I?
The Fed Made Its Move. Why Didn’t I?

In which our columnist investigates a financial pitfall called the ‘flypaper effect,’ only to find that he was trapped in it himself.

September 27, 2024
- The Wall Street Journal

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Inspired by the Olympics? It’s Not Too Late to Ignite Your Own Fitness Journey
Inspired by the Olympics? It’s Not Too Late to Ignite Your Own Fitness Journey

Athletes of every sport prove it’s never too late to uncover your fitness potential. Whether you have big Olympic dreams or just want to finish a 5K run, here are science-backed tips on how to kickstart (and keep) an exercise routine.

August 7, 2024
- NPR

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15 Best Decision Making Podcasts
15 Best Decision Making Podcasts

The best decision making podcasts from thousands of podcasts on the web and ranked by relevancy, authority, social media followers & freshness.

August 6, 2024
- FeedSpot

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In a Reading Slump? Here’s How to Get Back Into Books After a Long Hiatus
In a Reading Slump? Here’s How to Get Back Into Books After a Long Hiatus

It takes more than just opening a book.   

August 3, 2024
- Real Simple

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“Choiceology with Katy Milkman” Named Best Edutainment Podcast of the Year in ADWEEK’s Audio Awards List
“Choiceology with Katy Milkman” Named Best Edutainment Podcast of the Year in ADWEEK’s Audio Awards List

ADWEEK’s Audio Awards honor the best in podcast excellence.

July 16, 2024
- Adweek

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Vaccines Save Lives: How Can Uptake Be Increased? 
Vaccines Save Lives: How Can Uptake Be Increased? 

Strategies for public engagement need to be rigorously tested around the world to maximize the potential of immunization.  

July 9, 2024
- Nature

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Juggle, Swim, Make the Bed! How These Readers Forged New Habits.
Juggle, Swim, Make the Bed! How These Readers Forged New Habits.

We talked to people who made unusual New Year’s resolutions and were still sticking to them six months later. Here’s how they did it.

June 18, 2024
- The Washington Post

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