There are a variety of theories about how to make behavioral changes – either starting something new or eliminating something old. This post reviews some key models for changing behavior, including more established theories, like classical and operant conditioning. In addition, you will also find more recent thinking on the subject, including Dr. BJ Fogg’s interesting behavioral change program known as “3 Tiny Habits.”
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As an athlete, I like to ask myself, “If exercise can strengthen the brain, then what’s my excuse?” I’m trying to be funny, but the study below is no joke. It shows that exercise not only strengthens muscles, like biceps and abdominals, but can actually “strengthen” the brain. read more »
“Stress Management 101,” provides an overview of what stress is, how it hurts us and ways to lower it. Much of the content in this article was inspired by information gleaned from stress experts Dr. Fred Luskin and Dr. Kenneth Pelletier in their book, Stress Free for Good, and from the wildly popular, former Harvard professor Tal Ben-Shahar during his talk on PBS, “Happiness 101.” read more »
When people think of what it means to be “healthy,” often the first things that come to mind are regular exercise, nutritional eating and getting plenty of rest. These are indeed very important, but research shows that there are other strategies worth considering as well. This article looks at five of these “not so obvious” strategies that can help supplement the basics, when it comes to improving one’s overall health and sense of well-being. read more »