Rewarding yourself for fitness goals can backfire, because you can cheat and reward yourself anytime you want. Crappy rewards ...

With all the excitement and joy of Christmas behind us, January often seems like the most miserable month of the year.

There’s a reason why “little treat” culture is so popular; it’s completely natural to be motivated by a reward waiting for you on the other side of something you don’t want to do. Food is a go-to ...

Rewarding yourself throughout the day can help you overcome feelings of languishing. Here's how to reward yourself and why you deserve it. board-certified doctor of sleep medicine and neurology, ...

The year has been a marathon, not a sprint. You've navigated deadlines, conquered challenges, and maybe even squeezed in a few adventures along the way. Now, as the days grow shorter and the holiday ...

I always cringe when I see a well-meaning grandma, or anyone for that matter, say to a little child: “What a good girl you are! Here’s a cookie!” Most of us, early on, learned to see sweet foods like ...

At the end of a long day, it’s tempting to order a large pizza or grab a drive-through cheeseburger for dinner. But, if offered cash, you might be persuaded to eat fruits and vegetables instead (or at ...