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Psychology6 min readMay 12, 2025

Why financial stakes make habits stick (and where the money should go)

Research consistently shows that financial incentives dramatically improve habit adherence. But there's a catch: the destination of the money matters as much as the amount.

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Productivity5 min read

The evidence problem: why vague goals always fail

"Exercise more" is not a goal. "Complete a 30-minute Strava run before 9am, three times a week" is. The difference isn't just specificity — it's verifiability.

May 5, 2025Read

Charities8 min read

Mind, Samaritans, Heads Together: a guide to the UK's leading mental health charities

Three organisations, three approaches, one mission: improving mental health in the UK. Here's what each one does and why it matters.

April 28, 2025Read

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