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Getting It Done – The Behavioral Way
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Getting It Done – The Behavioral Way

Behavioral Theory & Insights, Society & Everyday Life, Work & Employment

Getting It Done – The Behavioral Way

Many people struggle to finish big projects. According to a 2020 survey, almost half of teleworkers had trouble getting motivated. Behavioral science can help! Here are some tips for accomplishing those daunting tasks.

By Alain Samson|2022-02-17T05:23:27+00:00October 19th, 2021|Categories: Behavioral Theory & Insights, Society & Everyday Life, Work & Employment|Tags: behavior change, goal pursuit, goals, habit, incentives, nudge, planning, pre-commitment, social influence|

Behavioral Economist, Behave Yourself
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Behavioral Economist, Behave Yourself

Behavioral Theory & Insights, Health & Medicine, Society & Everyday Life

Behavioral Economist, Behave Yourself

Using cognitive mechanisms (commitment, loss aversion, social norms and suchlike), I hacked myself to boost my motivation for exercise and healthy habits, get in shape and lose 15 kilos (33 pounds)… all in a record six months.

By Álvaro Gaviño|2022-02-17T06:09:45+00:00January 15th, 2020|Categories: Behavioral Theory & Insights, Health & Medicine, Society & Everyday Life|Tags: behavior change, commitment, fitness, health, loss aversion, motivation, nudge, nudging, pre-commitment, self-control, social norms, sports|