Many people think that if they're determined enough — if they push themselves really hard — they'll be able to create better habits. Those people are missing an important piece to the puzzle of ...

“I should be able to speak and have others want to listen.” How much time do you spend “should”-ing your way through life? It’s easy to internalize goals and dreams, but following through is often ...

Every year I make New Year’s resolutions to make a new habit of exercising more, improving my diet or stopping smoking, but my good intentions fall by the wayside within weeks. How can I make this ...

Two psychologists weigh in below about what good after-work habits look like, what to avoid and how to foster a healthier ...

Now that it’s summer, I need to go to the gym and eat healthy — and I should probably add meditation to the list, too. Not only do I need to start these habits; I need discipline to stick to them.

Have you ever felt like your focus just slips away, no matter how hard you try to hold onto it? For neurodivergent people, sustained attention can feel impossible, especially in a world that demands ...

Simplicity in what you eat, how you manage money, and the steps you take to keep your family safe and create lasting ...

Eight years ago, I had to stop drinking because I couldn’t be trusted to consume alcohol with anything that resembled responsibility. I’ve also been diagnosed with depression, for which my doctor has ...

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 ...

My client (who gave me permission to share her story) came in wanting my take on her desire to lose weight. We’ve been working together for a while – not on weight loss – but on helping her eat in a ...

You started your year of posting on social media strong, but then life got busy. Now the plan you made at the end of 2024 is gathering dust in a Google Doc. Notifications are stacking up. Guilt is ...

Multnomah County leaders celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony for 12 story high rise just east of Goose Hollow on tuesday.“The supportive part of it is gea Bullets strike multiple homes in ...