Q: Why don’t nuns have to worry about deciding what to wear? A: Because they have a habit. A habit is a shortcut that makes your life easier because you don’t have to spend energy choosing to do it.

Most of us have been taught to stay strong, keep it together, and move on, but what happens when pushing feelings aside becomes a habit? Suppressing emotions does not make them disappear. Instead, ...

Trying to change existing habits or introduce new ones—and make them stick—is notoriously difficult. Of course, some people seem to adopt behaviors easily or with impressive discipline, but for the ...

Katie has a PhD in maths, specializing in the intersection of dynamical systems and number theory. She reports on topics from maths and history to society and animals. Katie has a PhD in maths, ...

Have you ever struggled to stick with a new habit? You’re not alone. Whether hitting the gym, learning a new language, or reading daily, forming new habits can feel like an uphill battle. But what if ...

Some kids are remembered as easy. They followed the rules, didn’t cause much trouble, and rarely demanded extra attention. Adults often praised them for being mature, adaptable, or low-maintenance. On ...

Are we really in control of our lives? Are our habits and actions beneficial or detrimental? Nearly half of our actions result not from comprehensive considerations but rather from stereotypical ...