A core principle of behavior change is that “what gets rewarded gets reinforced.” But for this to work, the reward must meet 4 criteria.
The Flaw of Counterfactual Hypotheticals
When things don’t go as planned, we often want to revisit the past to change the present. Here’s why that doesn’t work.
Ilia Malinin’s Olympic Meltdown Shows That Performance is Not Just About Skill
Ilia Malinin’s Olympic meltdown was a reminder that performance is not just a factor of skills, strength, and motivation.
5 Reasons Why the Habit Loop Framework Fails For Intentional Behavior Change
The common approach to habit change is based on 5 assumptions that don’t apply to the intentional behaviors that adults want to cultivate.
Why the Habit Loop Fails to Help You Maintain Consistent Behavior
When we want to create a consistent practice, we often rely on the 4-part habit loop framework. In most cases, it’s the wrong tool for the job.
3 Steps to Cultivate Energetic Alignment For Your Tasks
You don’t have to be a victim to unpredictable energy states. Here are 3 steps to creating energetic alignment for your tasks.
What’s Really Happening When You Feel Like You “Don’t Want To”
Even when you have high motivation to do something, sometimes a voice in your head says “I don’t want to.” Here’s what’s really happening.
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