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THE HABIT REVOLUTION
After years of pouring my heart and soul into this project, I'm BEYOND excited to share with you that I wrote a book (yes finally!). “The...
Jan 10, 20242 min read


Micro Habits For a Digital Detox
Too much phone use is the most commonly reported unwanted habit. We are using digital devices more frequently now than ever before in...
Oct 28, 20232 min read


15 Tips To Spend Less Time On Your Phone
Dr. Gina Cleo Are you spending more than 2 hours a day using your phone, or find you can’t stop scrolling through social media at any...
Oct 27, 20234 min read


Why You Haven't Reached Your Goals And How To Change That
We all have the best intentions to achieve great things. We want to get fit, eat healthy, meditate more, and not waste time...
Sep 15, 20234 min read


The Myth of Willpower: Why You Can't Rely On It For Long-Term Success
Is this the year you're finally going to start meditating regularly, cut out processed sugar and save for that holiday? If only you had...
Sep 15, 20233 min read


Habits vs Addictions
When does a habit become an addiction? There are distinct differences between habits and addictions. Habits are not addictions and not...
Sep 15, 20233 min read


The Paradox of Pain and Pleasure on Human Behaviour
As human beings, we are driven by a complex interplay of pain and pleasure, two intrinsic forces that profoundly shape our behavior and...
Sep 13, 20233 min read


The Neuroscience Of Habits Podcast
Glenn Mackintosh interviews dietitian, researcher, and habit guru Dr. Gina Cleo, discussing: Why habits are important (hint, if you have...
Sep 9, 20231 min read


Creating Healthier Habits Webinar
In this recorded live webinar, Glenn Mackintosh hosts habit guru Dr. Gina Cleo, as she: shares her insights into the neuroscience of...
Sep 9, 20231 min read


Why willpower doesn't work for long-term change
Let’s start from the top. Willpower, or self-control is defined as: ‘The capacity of the individual to alter, modify, change, or override...
Aug 25, 20233 min read


A Simple Formula to Break Bad Habits
Breaking habits is not always easy, but using this simple formula can help increase your chances of success. 1. Identify the Habit: The...
Jul 26, 20232 min read


We make thousands of unconscious decisions every day. Here’s how your brain copes with that.
Do you remember learning to drive a car? You probably fumbled around for the controls, checked every mirror multiple times, made sure...
Apr 17, 20233 min read


Healthy Habits for a Happy Easter
As Easter approaches, many of us might be thinking about indulging in delicious treats – hello chocolate eggs and hot cross buns - and...
Apr 7, 20233 min read


Three Key Setback Strategies (to get back on track)
Have you set yourself a goal, or maybe even New Year’s Resolutions, only to have them fall by the wayside? Don’t worry, you’re not alone....
Nov 25, 20222 min read


Do New Year’s Resolutions Really Work?
The turn of a new year can be a time for reflecting on the year we’ve just had (and what a year that was!) and setting goals and...
Nov 25, 20222 min read


Three Tips To Get Through The Holidays
Christmas is just around the corner – which means feasting, holidays and for some of us, we take a few extra kilos into the new year. We...
Nov 25, 20222 min read


Five Essential Tips for Setting Goals
“Every person’s life depends on the process of choosing goals to pursue; if you remain passive you are not going to thrive as a human...
Nov 25, 20222 min read


How to Hack Your Studies with Habit Tracking
Article written by Student Edge This will change the way you study. With the amount of content you’ve gotta learn at school, it’s no...
Aug 30, 20223 min read


Creating Healthy Habits Webinar
In this live recorded webinar, I share my insights on: The incredible science of habit change I offer practical tips on how to create...
Jul 20, 20221 min read


Habit Tracker Apps
Using a Habit Tracker is essential when creating new habits or breaking old ones. Tracking your habits keeps you accountable (which can...
Jul 13, 20223 min read


Habit Tracker
Download the Habit Tracker below to start tracking your habits today. You can also design your own Habit Tracker by following this link....
Jul 13, 20221 min read


Healthy Habit Examples
Below is a list of healthy habit examples to help inspire you to live a healthy life. Pick one or two habits to start practicing today....
Jul 13, 20222 min read


Three Habit Hacks
Here are three habit hacks to start you off on your journey of exploring the power of habits. 1. Set a Trigger Behaviours are actions...
Jul 11, 20222 min read


I Discovered The Key To Creating Healthy Habits!
Written by my dear friend and colleague, Glenn Mackintosh. I want to share with you how I discovered that we were doing it all wrong when...
Jun 29, 20223 min read
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