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
Scientists Identify a Personality Feature That Could Predict How Often You Exercise
Behavioral researchers are begun investigating a phenomenon called pre-crastination, or rushing to get things done even if requires unnecessary effort. More
The Opposite of Procrastination
Measuring time in days instead of months, or months instead of years, can make future events seem closer and thus more urgent. More
Framing Time in Days, Not Years, Could Spur Action Toward Goals
A group of prominent psychological scientists outlines specific solutions to help individuals and policymakers maintain healthy habits. More
Helping Healthy Habits Stick
People are more motivated to pursue a new goal, like hitting the gym or saving for retirement, on specific dates. More
Why Monday is the Best Day for Setting New Goals
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
Hacking Memory to Follow Through with Intentions
We're most enthusiastic about projects when we start and finish them, but intervening hassles can turn determination soft. More
Trying to Get Ahead? Plan in Reverse, Study Suggests
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
When Backup Plans Backfire
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
Laying Money on the Line Leads to Healthier Food Choices Over Time
