Are there things that you do in certain settings, at particular times, that evoke a feeling and remind you of what is important? When I step up to bat in softball, I tap the bat twice just past the ...

We often look to new solutions to solve modern-day problems—but what if one of the most powerful tools is also one of humanity’s oldest traditions? In A Time to Gather: How Ritual Created the ...

Today, we’ve asked Michael Norton to share his Tip of the Week. A professor at Harvard Business School I’ve known for many years always does the exact same thing before class. Because the school uses ...

World cup players swap jerseys - a ritual that may help create, and not just reflect, deep psychological meaning. Ritualistic behavior often gets a bad rap. At best, our tendency to infuse certain ...

For many of us, the word "ritual" has a lot of weighty significance to it. A religious ceremony, an unshakeable family tradition, or hallowed cultural rite might come to mind. But according to Harvard ...

How can rituals like singing karaoke, dipping fruit in chocolate, and stretching influence positive outcomes? Rituals are surprisingly common in our daily lives. Every time you shut off your phone to ...

Changing up your daily routine is easier said than done. It’s also worth it—at least according to Michael I. Norton, author of our April SELF Well-Read Book Club pick, The Ritual Effect. In the book, ...

Performances in N.Y.C. We asked creative professionals how they prepare for their gigs. Jeff Daniels says “budda-gudda” a lot. Writers, actors, comedians and musicians, including the “Let’s Make a ...

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