“I’m just not the type of person who can _________.”  If you have ever said this phrase, this post is going to be a little bit of a gut check because that is a sign that you might have a fixed mindset vs. growth mindset. Hi, my name is Dr. Karin Nordin and I am […]

Tell me if this sounds familiar: You know that you should go to the gym, maybe you theoretically even want to go to the gym. But when that calendar appointment rolls around and it’s time for you to put those workout leggings on, you do not want to do it at all. If that’s you, and if that’s the case, this […]

Do you have a goal that you’ve set for yourself?  Maybe you want to do your skincare regularly or run a half marathon or finally be consistent in the gym. Let me ask you this: have you created a system for how you’re actually going to achieve that goal? If you haven’t, this post is for you. I’ve spent a lot of […]

Are there behaviors in your life that you’re struggling to change? You know exactly what you’re SUPPOSED to do (or even want to do)… but the day-to-day practice of actually doing it is a struggle. You just can’t find the motivation to actually make the change. Today, we are going to talk about meta motivational regulation, which is science-speak for how […]

If you’re not a morning person but want to be: have a seat and listen up. We are about to talk about how to wake up early in the morning.    https://youtu.be/QmcgtEqOaD0 First, here is a personal story about me:   For years of my life, I struggled with mornings. In fact, I almost failed multiple college classes because […]

If you want to know how to actually stick to your New Year’s resolutions – probably for the first time ever – in 2023, look no further!  My name is Dr. Karin Nordin and I have a Ph.D. in Health Communication, the study of behavior change. I specifically focus on mindset and I’m here to give you […]

Raise your hand if, in your life, there’s a gap.  A gap between what you want to do… and what you actually do.  Yeah, there’s a gap for a lot of us. And that gap–the self-accountability gap–is exactly what I want to talk to you about today. How can you hold yourself accountable to your goals?  I’m a person […]

If you are a person who knows you want to change something about your life or behavior, but you can’t figure out how to design the life you want, this post is for you. Disclaimer: I am not a “designer.” However, my name is Karin and I am a behavior change expert. I have a Ph.D. and […]

3 Science-based Tips for Achieving Any Goal We’ve all heard the statistic that 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail, but what about the other 20%? What are those people doing differently that makes them so successful? How can you set goals you’ll actually stick with? I can answer that for you.  My name is Dr. […]

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