Changepower

Secrets to habit change

Meg Selig

Are You Conscientious? 3 Surprising Benefits Await You

As conscientious people age, their good habits reap a surprising harvest of benefits.

The One Thing More Important Than Love

Sometimes, seeking romantic love can make you vulnerable to scams—and turn you away from the one thing that's more important than love.

7 Memory Strategies That Work at Any Age

Getting forgetful? Everyone has memory slip-ups, but these 7 general strategies can help you recall those missing names and ideas.

Easing the Pain of Grief and Loss

How can we best move on after losing a loved one or experiencing a major loss? A grief expert explains one essential task to master to ease the pain of heartbreak.

10 New Brain-Saving Ideas Revealed by 2021 Research

Do you worry that your memory isn't quite what it used to be? Check out the research from 2021 for 10 fun, easy ways to protect your brain from dementia.

Does It Matter if You Dislike Your Doctor?

Recent research finds that a good relationship with your physician promotes life-saving health behaviors.

Is Purpose or Pleasure the Key to Happiness As We Age?

Research reveals the benefits of purpose in life. But aren't fun and pleasure important, too? These strategies can help you balance the benefits of each.

Set Your Intention With a Daily Motto

Do you need a simple way to approach your day that keeps you true to your values and goals? Try a daily motto.

10 Powerful Benefits of Living With Purpose

Do you have a sense of your purpose in life? The feeling that your activities serve a worthwhile purpose is linked with a cornucopia of positive benefits, especially as you age.

Exercise More by Making It Easier—Yes, Easier

Have you tried to create a program of regular exercise with no success? Maybe you are setting the bar too high. Here's how to make exercise a habit in just 10 easy steps.

Do You Have "FOGO?" Taming the Fear of Getting Old

Do you have FOGO, the fear of getting old? FOGO is common, but numerous surveys reveal a much rosier picture of aging than expected, including these three awesome benefits.

5 Myths of Aging and Exercise—Busted!

Do you believe these myths about exercise and aging? If so, your beliefs could be keeping you from becoming your best and most vital self as you age. Challenge them now!

How to Get Things Done That You Hate To Do

First, adjust your attitude. Then use these 10 tactics to get it done.

Is a Negative Memory Causing Distress? Try This Easy Cure

A persistent negative memory can shake your confidence and lower your mood. Researchers have discovered a simple tool that could help reduce your distress and bolster confidence.

10 Odd and Fun Activities That Keep Your Brain Healthy

Can you have fun and keep your brain healthy at the same time? Researchers have come up with 10 pleasurable activities that could protect your mental functioning as you age.

12 Lifestyle Choices That Can Save Your Brain, Starting Now

Meet the "Dangerous Dozen," 12 risk factors for dementia. The more you know, the more you can prevent mental decline later in life. Here's how to protect your brain, starting now.

Nine Joys of Being Imperfect

Is your perfectionism holding you back? Here are 9 reasons why being imperfect can help you become more productive and happier.

Do Optimistic People Live Longer?

Do optimists live longer than pessimists? It depends on the kind of optimist you are. Find out the traits that are linked to longevity, health, and happiness.

Need a Quick Stress-Relief Technique? Try the "Inner Smile"

This easy stress-relief technique is effective, healthy, and quick-acting. It might even lift your mood and self-esteem, too.

Talking Back to Chronic Pain

Afraid your chronic pain will never get better? You may be able to ease your suffering by changing your self-talk. Try these six techniques for talking back to chronic pain.

50 Years at the Same Healthy Weight: My Secrets

How I lost "The Freshman 15" and kept it off for 50 years.

Why Are Older People Happier But Less Confident?

Research demonstrates again and again that older people are happier people. Why, then, do they have less self-esteem?

4 Mindsets for Fulfillment as You Age

What's in your "psychological portfolio"? As you age, you might need to make the deliberate decision to cultivate these four mindsets.

Still Growing: Three Pathways to Successful Aging

Successful aging comes in more than one variety. Which of these three pathways suits you right now? And what kind of social supports make successful aging possible?

15 Small Ways to Be Healthy at Home During the COVID Crisis

Tempted to let your healthy living program lapse during the COVID-19 crisis? Here's why staying healthy at home is even more important now. 15 small steps will get you started.

Is Your Home a Safety Hazard? 6 Dangers That Lurk Within

Are you worried about the dangers "out there?" Some dangers lurk in your home, disguised as familiar friends. But you can make your living space safer with a few simple tweaks.

Is It Possible to Ease the Fear of Death? 9 Tactics to Help

Death is part of life for all of us. How can psychology help us lessen the fear of death? And how can we benefit from the knowledge of our inevitable departure from this world?

9 Ways to Find Your Purpose As You Age

Do you wonder how to make your life more meaningful as you age? Here are nine ways to find your purpose even when you are facing losses and upheavals in your life.

Can You Make Big Changes by Starting With "Tiny Habits"?

Are you discouraged about changing that stubborn habit? Start small.

9 Positive Benefits of Negative Thinking

We should all think positive, right? Not so fast. A little negative thinking can actually make your life better in these nine ways.

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