Tag: behavior change

Do compliments make people lazy? Behavioral research shows that praise can sometimes reduce performance — but only when it signals ...

Hurry undermines kindness. Discover why time pressure erodes empathy and how to create space for kindness in everyday life.

We assume that if someone really wants something, they’ll simply do it. But decades of research tell a different story: ...

A 13-million-person field experiment shows how small behavioral tweaks — like reminder emails — help people stay on top of ...

Temptation bundling exercise strategies pair something enjoyable with something effortful — and can increase workout consistency. But do they actually ...

Paying people to exercise or show other desirable behavior is a popular idea. Governments, insurers, employers, and parents have all ...

Behavior change interventions often fail — because they target the wrong things. Here’s what science says actually works, based on ...

We often try to change our behavior with motivation and good intentions. But science shows habits don’t respond to willpower ...