We know the feeling only too well: Our pulse quickens. Our faces flush. The feeling is so bad that we want to escape at all costs. Shame has been called our “most dreaded emotional experience.” 1 ...

It’s no secret that change is inherently difficult, complex, and often resisted. Making even necessary changes can be hard. This is because, in human evolution, we have come to view change as a threat ...

In 17th Century London, going to the market on weekends was “a thing.” Everyone in town showed up to browse. If you brought your kids, they ran amok among the food stands. And if you brought your cows ...

After leading Zeo for the last 5 years, I'd like to share some of the key lessons we learned as an early pioneer within the digital healthcare movement. This post includes lessons learned for those ...

Positive quotes can provide inspiration during times of change, but does positivity impact motivation in the long run? The Mayo Clinic says that positive thinking can increase your life span, reduce ...

A brave friend recently shared that she was feeling tired—really tired. Not ‘I-didn’t-get-enough-sleep’ tired, but something much deeper. She said, “It’s as if I’ve lost my motivation.” I call her ...

Large language model-based chatbots can't effectively recognize users' motivation when they are hesitant about making healthy behavior changes, but they can support those who are committed to take ...

In health care, we over-intellectualize everything. We say that research and data changes practice. We tell ourselves, “If I just show them data, people will understand they need to change direction.” ...

We've all been there. You promise yourself you'll start that workout routine, finally save money, or kick a bad habit. Day one feels great. Day seven? You're back to square one, wondering why change ...