SHE DEFINED: The myth of willpower: Why your brain is wired to make you fail
Publication: Behavior change strategies | Brain and self control | Decision Fatigue | Habit formation | Instant gratification
In this article for She Defined, Michelle unpacks the myth of willpower and explains how decision fatigue, instant gratification, and brain self-control mechanisms often undermine our best intentions. She also shares effective behavior change strategies and insights on habit formation to help create lasting change. Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you […]
What’s for keeps?
Publication: Behaviour change | Habit formation | Positive routines
In recent times, many of us have had a forced shift to our routines. While that has been disruptive, there’s also been positives. In my household, we are cooking more, Barney (the pooch) is getting longer walks, Craig and I are exercising more, and I am getting through more reading. All positives. Of course, it’s […]
Struggling to make progress? Find your routine
Publication: Goal Achievement | Habit formation | Personal Productivity
I was chatting to my Personal Trainer last week about the drop-out rate for gym memberships. About 70% of people who sign up for an annual membership turn up in week one. It then drops to 50% in week two and 30% in week three. After only three weeks, around 70% of people are paying for another […]