Are you too busy to be kind? How hurry undermines kindness in everyday life
Hurry undermines kindness. Discover why time pressure erodes empathy and how to create space for kindness in everyday life.
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Does a simple message reduce missed loan payments? A 13-million-person study says yes
A 13-million-person field experiment shows how small behavioral tweaks — like reminder emails — help people stay on top of ...
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Temptation Bundling: Should You Watch Netflix at the Gym?
Temptation bundling exercise strategies pair something enjoyable with something effortful — and can increase workout consistency. But do they actually ...
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Paying People to Exercise: Should You Pay People to Go to the Gym?
Paying people to exercise or show other desirable behavior is a popular idea. Governments, insurers, employers, and parents have all ...
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Stop throwing information at people
Behavior change interventions often fail — because they target the wrong things. Here’s what science says actually works, based on ...
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