Habits are the foundation of everyday life. Science tells us that very often our behaviors are what lead us to experience life in a positive or negative way. We all know that there are bad habits; some worse than others, but what about the good ones? During our Science of Habits event, we explore 4 particularly powerful habits that have the power to change a person’s life for the better.
The 2024-2025 Science of Habits event focuses on the following habits:
Mindfulness/Meditation;
An ancient practice, now backed by Ivy League research. Improvements in attention span, sleep quality and learning retention are a few of the well-documented benefits. 60 seconds of Mindfulness per day is enough to have measurable positive impacts on countless quality-of-life metrics.
Verbal Communication;
What is a seemingly dying art; the ability to express oneself with words is earth-shatteringly powerful. Techniques such as Non-Violent Communication (NVC), as well as active listening skills can become incredible tools when trying to accomplish a goal. Verbal Communication skills are directly correlated to learning retention as well as relationship-building and overall happiness.
Exercise;
Possibly the most well-researched positive habit of all time; possibly the most impactful. Frequency and intensity of exercise are both directly correlated to things like blood pressure, anxiety and depression, mood regulation, and even all-cause mortality. It is not an exaggeration to say that even 1 minute of exercise per day will have a life-changing effect.
Goal Setting;
While it may appear to be simplistic; this habit is often taken for granted. A staggering majority of adults do not set goals for themselves; despite studies indicating clearly that intentional Goal-Setting produces statistically better odds of accomplishing said goals. It may seem obvious, but even determining a goal can be half the work.
Have you participated in the Science of Habits event? Tell us what you think!
"We first make our habits, and then our habits make us”
-John Dryden