Dr Jen Cartwright
Behaviour change scientist
Knowing what to do isn't the problem. Doing it is.
I use behaviour change science to help people make changes that last, and upskill health professionals to help their patients do the same.
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Why do people know what to do... but still don't do it?
I've spent 17 years asking that question, first as a physiotherapist and then as a researcher at the University of Sydney. The answer usually isn't willpower, discipline or more information. Here's what the science says instead.
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Knowing isn't doing
Information alone rarely changes behaviour. Most of us already know what we should do.
02.
Pushing harder backfires
The harder you argue for change, with a patient or with yourself, the more the other side argues back.
03.
Getting stuck is information
When change isn't happening, the useful question isn't "what's wrong with me?" but "what's making this hard?"
The evidence base
55+
Peer-reviewed articles published
17
Years in clinical, research and coaching practice
350+
Women and health professionals coached
I want to help my patients change & grow.
My research includes the Active Women Over 50 trial, health coaching for physiotherapy patients in the PROPOSE study, and training health professionals in the PROMOTE-PA study.
From the research desk
Evidence-based thinking on motivation, behaviour change, and longevity.
