Reinforcement is a process of strengthening desirable behaviors, often through the use of rewards.

fundamental attribution error: The tendency to over-value dispositional or personality-based explanations and under-value situational explanations for another person’s behavior.

Stereotyping.. is the tendency to attribute to an individual the characteristics one believes are typical of the group to which that individual belongs.

Reinforcement theory attempts to explain behavior change by suggesting that behavior with positive consequences tends to be repeated, whereas behavior with negative consequences tends not to be repeated. The use of reinforcement theory to change human behavior is called behavior modification.

The TTM posits that individuals move through six stages of change: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and termination. Termination was not part of the original model and is less often used in application of stages of change for health-related behaviors.

1. 7 Tips to Make a Positive Change in Your Life. Here are a few tips that I have made in my life to become more positive.
2. Identify and understand what you want to change.
3. Rid your life of negativity.
4. Exercise more often.
5. Be kind to others.
6. Build a support network.
7. Eliminate the nonessentials.
8. Take baby steps.

Here are some good habits to improve your life in the new year, that will help you reach your goals when it becomes hard to continue:

1. Stop Sacrificing What You Want Most For What You Want Right Now.
2. Stop Making Excuses.
3. Stop Taking Things Personally.
4. Exercise.
5. Eliminate Distractions.
6. Stop Playing The Victim.
7. Face Fear.

On average, it takes more than 2 months before a new behavior becomes automatic — 66 days to be exact. And how long it takes a new habit to form can vary widely depending on the behavior, the person, and the circumstances. In Lally’s study, it took anywhere from 18 days to 254 days for people to form a new habit.

Dr Maxwell Maltz

Research from 2012 looking at habit formation suggests 10 weeks, or about 2.5 months, is a more realistic estimate for most people. The main evidence-backed time frame for habit breaking comes from 2009 research , which suggests it can take anywhere from 18 to 254 days.