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Bad Habits
News 2019-08-30T13:00:00Z

This electric-shock bracelet helped me quit biting my nails

This wearable claims to help break bad habits through electric shock and aversion therapy. We tested it out to see if it stops a nail-biting habit.
Health 2019-01-24T14:57:15Z

10 signs your bad habits could signal a psychological disorder

Although it's completely normal to have some bad habits, there are certain red flags to look out for that indicate they have become something more.
News 2018-12-31T19:01:49Z

There's a good reason people don't exercise enough, eat healthy, or save for retirement, and a straightforward strategy can help them start

Want to exercise more, eat better, and save for retirement? Punish yourself for bad habits immediately, instead of waiting for future consequences.
News 2018-12-31T15:24:00Z

There's an easy strategy to start breaking your worst habits for 2019, and its opposite can help you build the good habits you want

If you're aiming for health and happiness in the new year, you'll want to make your bad habits harder to do — and your good ones easier.
News 2018-12-28T14:04:00Z

I'm borrowing a simple strategy from a productivity expert to be healthier in 2019

Success comes down to working toward a new, healthier identity, writes productivity expert James Clear in "Atomic Habits."
Health 2018-08-02T10:13:21Z

Some people pull out their hair, bite their nails, or pick their skin — here's what psychologists think is behind these behaviours

Some people have body-focused repetitive behaviors, or BFRBs, like skin picking, hair plucking, and nail biting. But it goes further than simply having a 'bad habit,' because people who have BFRBs can cause themselves harm.
People 2018-07-08T17:13:00Z

10 'bad' habits that are actually signs you're smarter than you think

10 supposedly negative behaviors that can — contrary to what your mom, your teacher, and your know-it-all coworker said — be good for you.
News 2018-05-14T20:17:00Z

31 unprofessional habits that make everyone at work hate you

Everyone has bad workplace habits, whether you realize it or not. Take a moment to remind yourself what behavior at work may be negatively affecting others.
People 2018-02-09T19:07:25Z

19 things employees do that managers hate

Your bad workplace habits will undoubtedly annoy your managers. Worse yet, some could get you fired.
Health 2018-01-27T14:21:00Z

9 habits of unsuccessful people

Avoid these bad habits at all costs.
People 2017-12-30T14:55:00Z

18 bad habits you should break in 2018 to be more productive

Getting more done in less time is an attainable goal if you're not working against yourself with these bad habits.
News 2017-12-07T19:48:36Z

7 things you do at the office that make you look less smart, less accomplished, and less impressive than you really are

Even the smartest people can display workplace habits that make them look unprofessional.
News 2017-08-18T21:11:00Z

15 common social quirks that make you less likable

Whether you have a hard time meeting new people or you're the pariah of your office, these social behaviors could help explain why nobody seems to like you.
People 2017-05-18T17:30:00Z

13 habits to give up if you want to be more confident

These damaging habits are taking a toll on your confidence.
Health 2017-04-27T17:09:00Z

A psychotherapist shares 6 ways to stop overthinking everything

Overthinking often involves two destructive thought patterns—ruminating and constant worrying. With consistent practice, you can break away from these patterns.
News 2017-04-26T16:54:00Z

Why you should never eat at your desk again

Eating at your desk might seem like a time-saver, but it could impact your health and career.
Health 2017-04-18T18:19:00Z

11 mental habits to give up if you want to succeed

When you solely focus on the future to be happy, you end up ignoring the toxic habits and attitudes that could be dragging you down in the present.
News 2017-04-10T17:07:21Z

21 unprofessional habits that make your employees hate you

Your behavior could be driving your team crazy.
News 2017-03-23T15:32:00Z

19 unprofessional habits that make hiring managers hate you

If there's one time that you really need to make a good impression during your job search, it's when you're interacting with the hiring manger.
People 2017-03-10T14:39:36Z

27 unprofessional habits that make everyone at work hate you

You may not realize it, but you could be engaging in workplace habits that make you look unprofessional.
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