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NOTE: I’m not saying YOU have to maintain your current weight for 5 years.

Betsy BurroughsMarch 7, 2022

The BEST Giggle Step I ever used to easily lose 90 lbs.

Betsy BurroughsMarch 6, 2022

The Most Dangerous Thing You Can Do.

Betsy BurroughsMarch 3, 2022Comment

GULP: This is an experiment. I’m going to start writing about how I lost 90 lbs.

Betsy BurroughsMarch 3, 2022

Why do we do what is logically bad for us?

Betsy BurroughsMarch 3, 2022Comment

You Should Be Writing Every Day.

Betsy BurroughsDecember 6, 2020

New evidence placebos work, even when people know they're placebos

Betsy BurroughsDecember 5, 2020

What's a Giggle Step?

What's a Giggle Step?

Betsy BurroughsDecember 4, 2020

My TEDx Talk--and "Before" picture (!)

My TEDx Talk--and "Before" picture (!)

Betsy BurroughsDecember 3, 2020

The "thinking" benefits of doodling.

Betsy BurroughsDecember 2, 2020 Comment

The "Burn Baby Burn" Way To Solve Problems Fast

The "Burn Baby Burn" Way To Solve Problems Fast

Betsy BurroughsMay 4, 2019

Are You A Habit Rebel?

Are You A Habit Rebel?

Betsy BurroughsApril 16, 2019

Beating Yourself Up Makes You Fail

Beating Yourself Up Makes You Fail

Lauren AndersonApril 15, 2019

I’m featured in The Atlantic Magazine.</em>

I’m featured in The Atlantic Magazine.

Lauren AndersonApril 14, 2019neuroscience, habits