Emily Falk of the Annenberg School for Communication is cited for studying how self-affirmations can help with healthy habits.

http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2015/02/20/new-trick-listen-that-health-advice/a0FMX9186n2MDNqrUl23HK/story.html#skip-target1 February 20, 2015 Boston Globe