BEHAVIOR · SYSTEMS · EVERYDAY LIFE
From knowing what to do to actually doing it.
Practical insights on behavior change, building better systems, and taking action in everyday life. Drawing on psychology, personal experience, and what it takes to make change stick.
Get to Know MeWHAT THIS SITE IS ABOUT
The process of change.
Why do we get stuck? What helps us follow through? How do we build habits and systems that support the lives we want to live?
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Behavior
Understand the patterns.
Exploring the psychology behind our habits, choices, and the patterns that keep us stuck.
02
Systems
Make action easier.
Building practical routines, structures, and habits that support consistency and action.
03
Everyday Life
Put ideas into practice.
Personal observations and lessons from work, challenges, goals, and real-life experiences.
BEHIND THE IDEAS
A little about me.
Hi, I'm Kevin Hayden, a business owner, mental health professional, marathon runner, and someone in long-term recovery. I've spent more than 20 years working in mental health, learning about human behavior and what it takes to actually make changes.
But my interest in change goes well beyond my professional work. My own experiences have taught me a great deal about what it takes to change, navigate setbacks, build better systems, and put ideas into practice.
This website is a place to bring those perspectives together and share what I've learned along the way.
More About MeA Few Other Interests
Movement & the Outdoors
Running has become a big part of my life, but I enjoy movement in general. I like the challenge of setting a goal, working toward it, and seeing what I'm capable of. That might mean training for a marathon, or it might mean something much smaller.
I've also found that staying active and getting outside make a real difference in my physical and mental health. It doesn't always have to be about the next race. Sometimes getting outside and moving is enough.
Writing & Creating
I've discovered that I enjoy the creative process of taking an idea and turning it into something tangible. Whether that's building a website, writing an article, or working on a new project, there's something satisfying about seeing an idea come together.
More recently, I've been spending time writing about behavior change, everyday life, and the things that help people move from knowing what to do to actually doing it. This website is an extension of that interest.
Beyond the Website
In the Media & Elsewhere
A few places I've shared my experiences or contributed professional perspectives.
Mix 104.1 · Karson & Kennedy · 2025
Good Vibe Tribe: Running Boston Marathon for Mental Health!Tea Time at PhyziX · Podcast · 2026
Chronic Pain and the Mind-Body ConnectionBusiness Insider · 2023
8 signs of a toxic workplace and expert-approved tips to keep your job from destroying your well-beingBoston.com · 2026
He's running the 2026 Boston Marathon to fight addiction stigmaBoston.com · 2025
Why I'm Running: 'Asking for help or offering it can change a life'Boston.com · 2024
Kevin Hayden is running Boston to remind others 'there is hope'