Too many Americans can't afford an emergency expense. Psychological science can help. More

Too many Americans can't afford an emergency expense. Psychological science can help. More

Individuals who make concrete plans to meet their goals may engage in more physical activity, including visits to the gym, compared to those who don’t plan quite so far ahead, research shows. More

Individuals who make concrete plans to meet their goals may engage in more physical activity, including visits to the gym, compared to those who don’t plan quite so far ahead, research shows. More

Behavioral researchers are begun investigating a phenomenon called pre-crastination, or rushing to get things done even if requires unnecessary effort. More

Behavioral researchers are begun investigating a phenomenon called pre-crastination, or rushing to get things done even if requires unnecessary effort. More

Measuring time in days instead of months, or months instead of years, can make future events seem closer and thus more urgent. More

Measuring time in days instead of months, or months instead of years, can make future events seem closer and thus more urgent. More

A group of prominent psychological scientists outlines specific solutions to help individuals and policymakers maintain healthy habits. More

A group of prominent psychological scientists outlines specific solutions to help individuals and policymakers maintain healthy habits. More

People are more motivated to pursue a new goal, like hitting the gym or saving for retirement, on specific dates. More

People are more motivated to pursue a new goal, like hitting the gym or saving for retirement, on specific dates. More

Linking tasks that we intend to complete to distinctive cues that we’ll encounter at the right place and the right time may help us remember to follow through. More

Linking tasks that we intend to complete to distinctive cues that we’ll encounter at the right place and the right time may help us remember to follow through. More

We're most enthusiastic about projects when we start and finish them, but intervening hassles can turn determination soft. More

We're most enthusiastic about projects when we start and finish them, but intervening hassles can turn determination soft. More

Backup plans can change the way that a person pursues a goal, as well as the likelihood of achieving it, even if the backup plans are never even used. More

Backup plans can change the way that a person pursues a goal, as well as the likelihood of achieving it, even if the backup plans are never even used. More

People are more likely to choose healthy options at the grocery store if they use the risk of losing their monthly healthy food discount as a motivational tool. More

People are more likely to choose healthy options at the grocery store if they use the risk of losing their monthly healthy food discount as a motivational tool. More