What Research Says About Sticking to New Year’s Resolutions
If nothing else, there's comfort in knowing most people will fall short of their goals.
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A ‘Pacific Standard’ Guide to Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions
Find your purpose, forgive yourself for slip-ups, and have someone gently prod you.
What’s the Best Way to Get People to Stick to Their New Year’s Resolutions?
Asking them about their healthy habits, it turns out.
Purpose in Life Impedes Impulsivity
Another good reason to make 2016 the year you follow your bliss.
It’s Normal to Be Terrible at Keeping New Year’s Resolutions
Research shows that we're pretty bad at following through.
Let’s Resolve to Be Less Superstitious
Every January we’re treated to a display of superstitious rites that lie forgotten the rest of the year.