Gretchen Rubin talks to Yahoo Life about creating good habits. (Photo: Gretchen Rubin) Gretchen Rubin has built a career studying what makes people happy — and, in her research, has learned that many ...

There’s a strong likelihood you might be practicing some good spending habits already. Even if you aren’t, it’s never too late to begin. Holiday Spending: Get Top Holiday Shopping and Savings Tips ...

How many resolutions and goals have we given up on along the way? So many of us toss our goals to the side after only a few months, whether it’s about being more active or saving money. But that doesn ...

The Cambridge English Dictionary defines “habit” as something someone does often and regularly, sometimes without knowing that the activity is occurring. A study by psychologist Wendy Wood at the ...

Forming good habits and breaking bad ones isn't just about willpower—it's about understanding how your brain works and designing your environment and routines accordingly. Backed by research from ...

It took a lot of work, but you finally stopped reaching for the pint of ice cream after a long day or a disagreement with your partner. But now what? When it comes to living a happier, healthier life, ...

A new study published in PLOS ONE explains how one can make long-term behavioral changes by using ‘if-then’ action planning instead of relying purely on motivation or willpower. “Habits result from ...

If you ever needed proof that God has a sense of humor, you need only look at how we’re wired to form habits. Humans are astonishing in their ability to habitualize almost any behavior. With ...

A visit to the drive-thru at lunch, mindlessly scrolling social media, hitting the snooze button … five times. We all have them: The bad habits that prevent us from accomplishing our goals or feeling ...

There’s a strong likelihood you might be practicing some good spending habits already. Even if you aren’t, it’s never too late to begin. Effective money management starts with a budget. Creating a ...