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Michelle Segar


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MICHELLE L. SEGAR is a behavioral sustainability scientist and Director of the Sport, Health, & Activity Research and Policy (SHARP) Center at the University of Michigan. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and Master's degrees in Health Behavior and Kinesiology. A sought-after advisor, her expertise has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, Elle, Prevention, and other major media. ...more

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Your New Year’s Permission Slip: How to Create a Mindset Shift in Yourself and Others

The New Year is a natural time for self-reflection, an organic space in which we can assess what works and what doesn’t in our lives, and then act on those insights.

Whether you’ve already made your resolutions, ditched them in perpetuity, or are still in contemplation – this newsletter is for you.
 
By now we have learned that most (if not all!) New Year’s resolutions fall by the wayside. So how can

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“As you’ll learn in this book, research shows that human beings are hardwired to choose immediate gratification over benefits we have to wait to receive. Logic doesn’t motivate us—emotions do. But there is real science behind the idea that moving our bodies changes our brains in ways that lead to happiness and much more. The benefits that research shows for regular exercise are truly astounding: more energy, better sleep, less stress, less depression, enhanced mood, improved memory, less anxiety, better sex life, higher life satisfaction, more creativity, and better well-being overall.”
Michelle Segar, No Sweat: How the Simple Science of Motivation Can Bring You a Lifetime of Fitness

“Hamilton and others suggest we might consider inactivity as a serious health hazard, on a par with smoking when it comes to health risks. He”
Michelle Segar, No Sweat: How the Simple Science of Motivation Can Bring You a Lifetime of Fitness

“Consider that your learning goal is the ongoing pursuit of a lifetime of consistent physical movement and self-care. It’s more than just a turn of phrase: It reflects your desire and ability to maintain movement as a part of your hectic life. Life is never stagnant, and as you know by now, we can’t really predict or control it. If you are going to be successful staying physically active and taking care of yourself, you need to learn Strategies that will enable you to prioritize your plans and be consistent, flexible, and creative as you learn to incorporate physical activity into the rest of your dynamic, ever-changing life.”
Michelle Segar, No Sweat: How the Simple Science of Motivation Can Bring You a Lifetime of Fitness

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