The number of days it takes to form a new habit depends on the habit, on you, and on what strategies you’re using to build ...

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.

When you grow up in an environment where speaking up isn’t encouraged, it can shape the way you navigate the world as an adult. You might find yourself holding back your thoughts or struggling to ...

While we’re already well into 2018, it’s not too late to establish a New Year’s resolution. Or, if you had one, it’s a good time to review your progress so far. Achieving a New Year’s resolution is no ...

Many self-help books claim that if you want to develop a good habit, you should at least practice it for 21 days. Some ...

A 2023 study from the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) revealed no set timeframe for forming a habit. “You may have heard that it takes about 21 days to form a habit, but that ...

Growing up can be a tricky business. For many of us, love and affection are like the air we breathe-essential and often taken ...

Stepping into a leadership role for the first time is gratifying. Young leaders are eager to prove themselves, but in doing so, they develop habits that hinder their effectiveness. In their eagerness ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sho Dewan is a career expert who covers work, top jobs, and business. With the new year just around the corner, it’s tempting to ...