As I’ve mentioned here before, I don’t really do New Year’s resolutions. That said, I am not immune to the “fresh start effect,” which can make it easier to begin new projects, habits, or other goals around a new week, month, or year.
So today I’m considering what new projects, habits and goals I want to bring with me into 2024.
And whether you’re the sort of person who makes resolutions or not, this article may help with next steps.
How to keep your New Year’s resolutions according to a behavioral economist (Planet Money podcast, with transcript)
It’s the first full week of 2022, and many of us are already feeling the “fresh start effect,” according to behavioral economist Katy Milkman. We’re excited to pursue new goals and we feel a renewed sense of purpose that new beginnings can bring. Still, keeping New Year’s resolutions is often easier said than done.
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J.R. Johnson 
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