Most of us want to know how to break bad habits but are probably going about it the wrong way. (The whole I just need more willpower thing.) Fortunately, science has a lot to say about how to change a bad habit. Like that one you’ve been trying to kick since last year. Okay fine, the year before that too. Let’s make today the day that you take on that pesky habit with clear …Continue Reading
Routine
Make Good Mornings: How to Master Your A.M. Routine
What’s one surprising key to actually having good mornings? Routine. It might seem boring, but an effective morning routine can be incredibly important to developing successful, productive, even (shocker) enjoyable days and weeks. Unfortunately, many of us seem not to maximize our mornings. It’s only logical: If you have children (or dogs), or generally “aren’t a morning …Continue Reading
An Adult Bedtime Routine for the Best Sleep Ever
A surprising amount of us aren't getting the sleep we need, which means that we could all benefit from better sleep habits and an upgraded bedtime routine. Exactly how sleepless are we? Well, over a quarter of American adults struggle with sleep most nights, and 68 percent have trouble with sleep at least once per week, according to a Consumer Reports survey. You probably …Continue Reading
The Best Hip Exercises for People Who Sit All Day
It’s no secret that sitting at a desk all day has some serious health drawbacks for your brain and your body, but luckily for you, there are some ways to beat back those desk-effects — hip exercises. Truthfully, many of us struggle with injuries and pain that come from weak hips. And sitting isn't doing us any favors. So we're going to do something about it. Below you'll find …Continue Reading
Tiny Habits, Big Results? My Experiment with Micro-Change
In one of our first posts ever written here at Positive Routines, we talked about building habits and referenced a program on micro-change that behavioral scientist BJ Fogg affectionately named Tiny Habits. It's about taking small steps in the direction of your big goals to make them more attainable and to be honest, easier. Fogg and his team help you pick small goals and then …Continue Reading
