May 29, 2026
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6 min read
More than three decades after Arlie Hochschild named it, the second shift is still running – and for most households, it barely pauses.
5 min read
The research case for self-compassion – and why the voice in your head after a mistake may be making things worse, not better.
May 16, 2026
Why the hardest moment in any behaviour change attempt isn't the beginning – and how to tell the difference between stalling and building.
John Gottman's research on what makes relationships resilient – and why small daily deposits matter more than grand gestures.
Why the back-chat, the pushback, and the relentless "but why?" might actually be good news – and what the research says to do with it.
4 min read
An AI-generated image of a sculpture spread as fact because it felt true. That reaction tells us something important.
Apr 28, 2026
Research from NYU shows that adding a single sentence to your goal may significantly increase the chance you'll actually act on it.
Why consistency – not perfection – is the foundation of secure attachment, and what that means for overwhelmed parents.
Apr 16, 2026
The science of behaviour change – and what to do differently tonight.
The science behind parental overwhelm – and a simple reset you can use before the next blow-up.
Mar 6, 2026
9 min read
You don't need a total life overhaul to become who you want to be. Learn the science behind stepping stone change – the research-backed reason that small, sequential steps are the most powerful path to lasting transformation.
Feb 4, 2026
11 min read
You're exhausted but can't explain why your to-do list isn't that long. Learn how to map the invisible cognitive and emotional load you're carrying – and finally share the worry, not just the work.
Feb 1, 2026
18 min read
How two-minute behaviours create identity shifts that stick when willpower fails – and why celebrating matters more than you think.
Jan 31, 2026
8 min read
Your relationship doesn't fail because of big fights – it fails because you miss hundreds of tiny moments when your partner reaches for you. What Gottman's research reveals about the 86% rule that predicts lasting love.
How one simple physical shift can transform meltdowns by speaking the language your child's nervous system actually understands.
Why overwhelmed parents and professionals struggle to build new habits – and what research tells us about creating change when you're already running on empty.
Nov 9, 2025
Why high achievers struggle to own their accomplishments – and what research tells us about changing that narrative.
Nov 8, 2025
Learn why the most powerful moments in a relationship aren't the grand gestures – they're the tiny, intentional check-ins that can happen every single day.
7 min read
Learn why the last hour before bed matters more than you think – and how a simple, screen-free wind-down can help reset your body's natural sleep signals.
Oct 31, 2025
A simple, science-backed framework for moving from reaction to response in the moments that matter most.
Oct 5, 2025
3 min read
How a simple 5-to-1 formula, backed by decades of research, can strengthen your relationship.
How your beliefs about your own abilities, based on the research of Dr. Carol S. Dweck, can define your success and resilience.
Learn a simple, two-step breathing technique, grounded in the neuroscience of Dr. Andrew Huberman, to rapidly reduce stress and anxiety.
Oct 4, 2025
An introduction to the simple, practical principles here at StepChange Living for building a more intentional life.
