"Smart Change" delves into the intricate psychological mechanisms that underlie the formation and maintenance of habits, whether in individuals or groups, and presents practical, accessible guidance for transforming these habits. In this engaging narrative, Markman explores a broad spectrum of habits, spanning personal behaviors like improving dietary choices and regular exercise to work-related habits such as effective learning and influencing customer decisions. He introduces five potent tools for facilitating behavior change in individuals and for influencing the habits of those around us: 1. Master the "Go" System: Identify habit triggers, replace old behaviors with new ones, and devise specific strategies to overcome obstacles. 2. Harness the "Stop" System: Develop techniques for coping with stress and other hindrances that impede the adoption of new, positive habits. 3. Optimize Your Goals: Map out the path to behavior change and ensure the successful integration of these changes for the long term. 4. Manage Your Environment: Modify your surroundings to significantly diminish negative behaviors and habits. 5. Engage Your Neighbors: To impact the behavior of others, comprehend the shared culture that fosters mutual interdependence. Empower neighbors and colleagues to exert a profoundly positive influence on the behavior of fellow community members.
Art Markman is the Annabel Irion Worsham Centennial Professor of Psychology and Marketing at the University of Texas at Austin. He is also the Founding Director of the Program in the Human Dimensions of Organizations (HDO), which bridges the humanities and social behavioral sciences with the business world. Art earned his ScB from Brown University and his PhD from the University of Illinois. Prior to joining the University of Texas, he taught at Northwestern University and Columbia University. Art's research delves into the realm of human cognition, encompassing topics such as analogical thinking, decision-making processes, category formation, and the impact of motivation on reasoning. He serves as the executive editor of the journal Cognitive Science and has held positions as an executive officer of the Cognitive Science Society. Passionate about making cognitive science more accessible, Art frequently authors blogs for various platforms, including Psychology Today and Fast Company. He also offers consulting services to companies seeking to integrate cognitive science into their operations. Art serves on the scientific advisory boards for the Dr. Phil Show and the Dr. Oz Show. Together with Bob Duke, Art co-hosts the radio show "Two Guys on Your Head" for KUT Radio in Austin, which is available as a podcast on iTunes and Soundcloud. You can also follow the show on Twitter. Outside of his cognitive science pursuits, Art enjoys spending time with his family and playing the saxophone in a blues band.
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