Habits
Motivational Interviewing (Wellness)
A coaching approach that elicits personal reasons for change through listening and autonomy—not lectures—useful for wellness adherence.
Motivational interviewing in wellness is a coaching style that draws out your own reasons for change—open questions, reflective listening, and autonomy support—rather than lecturing or shaming. It works for nutrition, movement, and sleep adherence when ambivalence is high.
Partners and apps can use MI principles without formal certification.
Common questions
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How is motivational interviewing different from tough love?
MI explores ambivalence and builds intrinsic motivation; tough love often triggers resistance. Change sticks when reasons are yours, not imposed.
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