Justin Kompf Ph.D.

About

Justin Kompf, Ph.D., holds a Ph.D. in exercise and health sciences from UMass Boston and works as the fitness director for WeightWatchers. He is interested in interventions to promote physical activity.

Recent Posts

Stop Beating Yourself Up: Rewrite Your Inner Story

A pickleball lesson from my mom reveals how the stories we tell ourselves after a setback help decide what we do next, and how to change them.

Behavior Change Isn't a Willpower Problem

Why does the same habit advice work for some people and not others? Because behavior runs on a personalized algorithm. Here's how to audit yours.

Helping Everyone Else Might Be Hurting You

The Noble Self-Sabotage is what happens when putting others first stops being generosity and starts being an escape route.

The Harmony of Self-Care

Personal Perspective: When one part of your life is off, everything feels off. Here’s why neglecting self-care creates emotional turmoil and how small shifts can restore harmony.

Stop Falling Off Your Workout Routine

Struggling to stick with exercise? Motivation can fade, but these 10 psychology-backed strategies will help you stay consistent with your workout routine.

10 Proven Tips to Start Exercising Consistently

Don't let emotions make the decision, avoid friction points, and more.

4 Proven Strategies to Make Weight Training a Habit

4. Build an identity, not a routine.

The Psychology of Sustainable Fitness

Why motivation fades and what to do instead. Learn the psychology behind building a fitness habit that truly lasts.

What My Toddler Nephew Can Teach You About Change

When it comes to behavior change, adults tend to overthink and talk themselves out of action. But what if we took a cue from a toddler’s playful willingness to “just do it”?

Nobody Is Playing Defense on Your Health Goals

Looking to hit your health goals? Learn how to build a system that supports your intentions, overcome emotional barriers, and take the first steps to consistent exercise.