When it comes to exercise, there's no month like January, when resolutions kick into gear and call us to the gym. And while physical activity is good, you can injure yourself by overdoing.
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For a winning digital transformation, every organization should establish the upskilling and reskilling of their learning and development teams as their critical 2020 New Year's resolution.
Gym memberships spike as people make their New Year's resolutions – but very few people will actually use them past February.
The trick is changing our actual behaviour, as well as our intentions.
New Year's resolutions are often no more than good ideas that last a few weeks. Research suggests, however, that putting purpose behind your resolutions can make a big difference. Here's how.
Getting in better shape is one of Americans' top resolutions for the new year, but many people give up after six months. Here are some suggestions to make exercise enjoyable so you can stick with it.
Forget being super self-critical and whipping yourself into shape. There are ways to set yourself up for success that are far kinder and work better.
Moralistic talk about food, exercise and bodies has its roots in Christianity and is perpetuated by corporations. Collectively, we can resist.
As the new year gets underway, millions will make resolutions. The author explains why resolving to live in accordance with the way humans have evolved could go a long way to increasing happiness.
The power of intention only takes us so far. Achieving goals requires strategic infrastructure to overcome obstacles.
What research says about how to stick to your New Year’s resolutions.
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Today, experts will be sharing with us insights into how to make a change in your life -- big or small -- using evidence from the world of academic research.
Decades of work with lab rats lead to suggestions on how to stay grounded in the here and now, with benefits for brain health.
We often set generic goals, such as to exercise more. Because these don't necessarily tap into our personal motivations, we may not follow through. Goals that are meaningful to you are more effective.
Western societies are obsessed with body image – and it's stopping self-improvement.
For good health and longevity, the right mindset – and less stress – may be more important than exercise.
Are your new diet, exercise, meditation and self-care resolutions for 2020 really a personal choice? Or are you a model western "biocitizen," living a life of unfreedom?
Usually our resolutions are related to our physical health: going on a diet, joining a gym or drinking less. But what about our mental health?
Could your resolution resilience use a little science to back it up? A new study suggests practice can help your self-control – but don't push it too far.
Old habits die hard.
It's all about the Goldilocks Threshold.
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Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology, UNSW
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Professor of Psychiatry, Monash University
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Senior Research Fellow, Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics, University of Oxford
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Director of the International Gaming Research Unit and Professor of Behavioural Addiction, Nottingham Trent University
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John Ferguson Professor of Global Ethics, Department of Philosophy, University of Birmingham
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