The New Story of Behavior Change Is Here!
In the last few newsletters, we talked about the need for approaches to behavior change that can survive within the complexities of the real world: not in theory, or under ideal conditions, or based on simplistic thinking or outdated science.Yet so much of what we've...
Why SMART goals aren’t always smart to create sustainable changes in eating and exercise
In April 2021, during the Q&A after a virtual keynote for UHA Health Insurance, event host Michael Story asked what I thought about SMART goals. I was glad to be asked this question because I have some strong thoughts on the subject.SMART goals are all about,...
Lasting Changes in Eating and Exercise: New Science
A reader emailed me in response to my last newsletter, explaining her frustration in trying to change how she approaches eating and exercise. And I know she is not alone in this.Changing eating and exercise behaviors is challenging! Not just because of their deeper,...
Eating and Exercise ARE Different from Other Behavioral Changes and Need Different Strategies
We so easily – and often, and over and over – decide to make changes in our eating and exercise behavior as if this is as simple as developing a flossing habit. But it’s not.Despite the fact that many change experts toss them together with other types of behaviors,...
Is Lasting Lifestyle Change Even Possible in the Real World?
Welcome back!Since we last connected, the world continues to change, seemingly from moment to moment. For many, holiday celebrations that seemed finally possible to put on the calendar were suddenly downsized, moved to new locations, or cancelled at the last minute....