Understanding Habit Stacking for Lasting Routines
Habit stacking explained with the research behind it. BJ Fogg's behavior model, James Clear's implementation intentions, Wendy Wood's context...
April 2026
Why Your Morning Routine Fails (And What Actually Works)
The research on why morning routines collapse and what specific design principles make routines stick.
The Sunday Scaries: Why They Happen and Fixes That Work
The research on Sunday evening anxiety, what produces it, and specific evidence-based interventions.
August 2022
What Science Reveals About Willpower
Willpower research has been upended by replication failures. Learn what the science actually says about self-control, ego depletion, and how to...
July 2022
What Is the Basal Ganglia: Your Brain's Habit Machine
The basal ganglia are deep brain structures that automate habits, control movement, and process reward.