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  • A person writing values and goals in a notebook, showing how to set goals you'll actually achieve

    How to Set Goals You’ll Actually Achieve

    BySimon Shaw 1 May 202616 May 2026

    Most people know they should set goals. Fewer people actually do it well. And a striking…

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  • Coffee, pen and napkin on table showing the four stages of the GROW coaching model: Grow, Reality, Options and Will

    The GROW Coaching Model: How to Coach Yourself

    BySimon Shaw 20 March 202616 May 2026

    Most of us have areas of our lives we’d like to change — a career that…

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  • open habit tracker notebook with teal pen alongside a smartphone showing a habit tracking app, illustrating bullet journal vs digital habit tracking

    Bullet Journal vs Digital Habit Tracking: Which Works?

    BySimon Shaw 21 January 202626 April 2026

    You’ve decided to track your habits. Excellent choice — research consistently shows that tracking significantly increases…

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  • Notebook with break bad habits and build good habits text representing comprehensive habit formation guide

    Habit Formation: How to Make Small Changes That Actually Stick

    BySimon Shaw 12 January 202610 May 2026

    Most of us have a graveyard of abandoned habits somewhere in our past. The gym membership…

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  • Stamping the word 'Myth' on a quotation of the 21-day habit myth, illustrating how it sets unrealistic expectations for behaviour change

    The 21-Day Habit Myth: What Science Really Shows

    BySimon Shaw 5 January 202626 April 2026

    The 21-day habit myth is one of the most persistent — and damaging — pieces of…

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  • Three arrows in a loop representing the three steps of the habit loop: cue, routine and reward

    The Habit Loop: How Cue, Routine and Reward Work

    BySimon Shaw 4 January 20266 April 2026

    Every morning, you wake up and reach for your phone. You smell coffee brewing and suddenly…

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  • Coloured reminder labels illustrating visual habit trigger cues

    Habit Triggers: The Secret to Making Good Habits Stick (2026)

    BySimon Shaw 4 January 202619 March 2026

    Every habit you have—good or bad—begins with a trigger. That cup of coffee you automatically reach…

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  • Hand stacking wooden blocks with upward arrows showing habit stacking progression

    Habit Stacking Explained: The Simple Way to Build New Habits in 2026

    BySimon Shaw 4 January 20265 April 2026

    You want to meditate more, read daily, exercise regularly, drink more water, and practise gratitude. But…

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  • Hands breaking chains at sunrise symbolising freedom from bad habits

    How to Break Bad Habits: A Psychologist’s Guide

    BySimon Shaw 4 January 202616 May 2026

    You’ve tried to break bad habits dozens of times — stopping compulsive phone checking, quitting late-night…

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  • Domino effect chain reaction illustrating how keystone habits trigger change

    Keystone Habits: Definition, Origin and Examples

    BySimon Shaw 4 January 202610 May 2026

    Some habits matter more than others. This seems obvious when you say it aloud, but people…

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  • Hand stopping falling dominoes — understanding why habits fail helps you intervene before the collapse

    Why Habits Fail: 12 Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

    BySimon Shaw 4 January 202616 May 2026

    Understanding why habits fail is the first step towards building ones that actually stick. Most habits…

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  • Person lacing up running shoes — the two-minute rule for habits in action

    The Two-Minute Rule for Habits: Start Small, Build Big

    BySimon Shaw 4 January 202624 April 2026

    The two-minute rule for habits is one of the most effective tools for making new behaviours…

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