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4 Criteria a Reward Must Meet to Reinforce Behavior

February 16, 2026 | Renée Fishman

A core principle of behavior change is that “what gets rewarded gets reinforced.” But for this to work, the reward must meet 4 criteria.

Filed Under: Productivity Tagged With: behavior change, behavior design, habits, reinforcement, rewards

5 Reasons Why the Habit Loop Framework Fails For Intentional Behavior Change

February 13, 2026 | Renée Fishman

The common approach to habit change is based on 5 assumptions that don’t apply to the intentional behaviors that adults want to cultivate.

Filed Under: ADHD, Habits, Productivity Tagged With: behavior, behavior change, consistency, habits, habits loop, predictability, productivity, reinforcement, reward, routines

Why the Habit Loop Fails to Help You Maintain Consistent Behavior

February 12, 2026 | Renée Fishman

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.

Filed Under: ADHD, Habits, Productivity Tagged With: action, behavior change, craving, cue, habit loop, habits, reward

Why You’re Stuck in Habits You Want to Change

September 8, 2025 | Renée Fishman

If you’re still doing the things you don’t want to do, here’s a reason why — and how to get out of it.

Filed Under: Habits, Productivity Tagged With: behavior change, change, habit change, habits, mindfulness, personal development, productivity

Why You Resist Freedom Even Though You Say You Want It

April 14, 2025 | Renée Fishman

Why you keep yourself enslaved to rituals, routines, and relationships even when you say you want to break free.

Filed Under: Holidays, Productivity Tagged With: behavior change, change, freedom, habits, navigating change, Passover, rituals, routines

Why You Can’t Trust Your Feelings

March 25, 2025 | Renée Fishman

When it comes to making changes, you can’t trust “how you feel.”

Filed Under: Coaching, Habits, Yoga Tagged With: alignment, behavior change, change, coaching, feelings, habits, navigating change, perspective, teaching, yoga

A Radical Way to Change Your Self-Talk

March 23, 2025 | Renée Fishman

The questions you ask yourself create your thoughts, even when you’re not aware of the questions. Here’s a radical way to change your default question, which will change your entire experience.

Filed Under: Coaching, Habits Tagged With: behavior change, habits, mindfulness, mindset, personal growth, primary question, questions, reframing, self-awareness, self-talk, thoughts

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