by michelle | Sustainble Behavior Change
In short, yes. Let me explain.My coaching work with individuals means that I often discuss the science and methods for creating lasting change on a personal level – in my books, in presentations, and in this newsletter. But I also consult with leaders about how they...
by michelle | Habits, Lifestyle Behaviors, Motivation, Sustainble Behavior Change
Before I dive into this newsletter, I am super excited to announce that The Joy Choice is a Next Big Idea Club’s Season 18 Nominee! Having it considered by this prestigious group of people that I deeply respect is beyond an honor for me. Now, onto my...
by michelle | Habits, Lifestyle Behaviors, Motivation, Sustainble Behavior Change
A few days ago, after giving a presentation at the University of Texas in Austin, one of the participants asked, “But Michelle, why do you call it the Joy Choice?Awesome question. I’m glad you asked! The Joy Choice is freeing. Rejecting the all-or-nothing...
by michelle | Habits, Motivation, Sustainble Behavior Change
April is National Stress Awareness Month, so I’ll get right to the point: How ironic is it that telling people to exercise to reduce stress during Stress Awareness Month can actually stress people out more and motivates them to run away from exercising? According to a...
by michelle | Habits, Lifestyle Behaviors, Motivation, Sustainble Behavior Change
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within the complexities of the real world: not in theory, or under ideal conditions, or based on simplistic thinking or outdated science.Yet so much of what...
by michelle | Motivation, Sustainble Behavior Change
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,...
