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A Practical Guide on How to Change

Behavioral scientist and professor Katy Milkman explores the inner workings of change in her book How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be. In this course, you’ll learn about behavioral change and explore strategies you can use to achieve your own goals. You’ll also discover what...

1 lesson 40 min Beginner Online, at your own pace

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Motivation Goal Setting Habit Building

About this course

Behavioral scientist and professor Katy Milkman explores the inner workings of change in her book How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be. In this course, you’ll learn about behavioral change and explore strategies you can use to achieve your own goals. You’ll also discover what keeps us from changing and how we can overcome these typical barriers to change.

Course outline

11 topics · 40 min

  1. 1 Introduction
  2. 2 The Fresh Start Effect
  3. 3 Mary Poppins Is Right—Change Should Be Fun
  4. 4 Don’t Fear Commitment—Embrace It
  5. 5 Don’t Forget to Remember
  6. 6 Follow the Path of Least Resistance
  7. 7 Strong Habits Are Elastic Habits
  8. 8 Helping You Help Me (in Order to Help You)
  9. 9 We Get by With a Little Help From Our Friends
  10. 10 Conclusion
  11. 11 Quiz

A Practical Guide on How to Change

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