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Old Habits Die Screaming: Why Change Feels Like Danger
I love Taylor Swift. So yes, I suppose I could be considered a Swiftie. One reason I love her is for her turn of phrase. Poetry. Recently, while listening in my car, I heard a simple phrase that struck me: "old habits die screaming," from the song "The Black Dog" on The Tortured Poets Department. Now, I have studied habits and human behavior for more than twenty years, but the "screaming" part is new—and oh so true! I have never been one to jump out of bed in the morning. If


The ABCs of Behavior Change: How to Build Habits That Stick
OK everybody. I’m here to drop a little science on you today. Specifically, the science of behavior. In my previous post HERE I shared my morning routine. I shared how I took back my mornings and now set myself up for having a successful day by starting with gratitude and focus. The picture above this blog post was on the day, about three months ago, I hit a milestone. It was my 100th Pilates class! I have always struggled adding exercise to my rou...


What Is a Life Transition Coach? (And Do You Need One?)
Life Coach. If you Google “Life Coach” you’ll find the definition stated as a wellness professional who helps people make progress in their lives in order to attain greater fulfillment. Life coaches help their clients improve their relationships, careers, or day-to-day lives. This can be done in many different ways, and there are many different types of coaches out there. Some focus on health and wellness, while others focus on financial coaching. If you are looking for s
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