If-then plans: resolutions that last
“I want to eat more healthily”, and in the evening the hand reaches for the crisps anyway. Resolutions are often too vague for the moment of temptation. Research shows: whoever decides in advance when and what exactly they do follows through far more often.From wish to if-then ruleAn if-then plan…
Why tiny habits win
“From Monday, an hour of sport every day”, and after ten days it’s over. That’s rarely down to a lack of discipline. Big resolutions need a lot of energy and motivation, and both fluctuate. A tiny habit survives bad days too.Small enough that you can’t dodge itA good mini-habit is…