Fall, and Back-to-School time, lend themselves to resolutions. Think about it: This is a time of transition, often with a recommitment to routine. It’s a season, too, that lacks the pressure that ...

I don't make New Year's resolutions — I disappoint myself enough all year round as it is — but I do like setting modest goals. Making small changes that are achievable and that I can stick with has ...

For the new year, I'm going to eat better. How many times have you said that? But this year, you can do it. The thing is, eating "healthy" doesn't always mean the same thing. Sometimes it's refraining ...

If you’re one of those people who resolve to eat better every new year, then let this year be the one where you actually stick to your good intentions. After you have resolved to eat healthier, the ...

I’ve always been a healthy eater. No processed foods. Hardly any sweets. Lots of veggies. I exercise. (Occasionally.) Never smoke. (Anymore.) And don’t drink. (Much.) Still, every January, I find ...

Habit change is possible, but it hinges less on willpower and more on how the resolution is structured, how goals are set, and whether realistic, sustainable changes replace the old ones gradually.

It’s January 3, and by now, you’ve probably thrown in the towel on your New Year’s resolutions. And by “towel,” I mean the literal towel you were supposed to take to the gym every day but are now ...