The Fresh Start Effect is a phenomenon where at the beginning of a new chapter in your life, you are more motivated and likely to make a change. You've often studied small changes in this context. I think some of the research we've done around small change is inspired by a recognition that these might also be the triggers for big change. It was very exciting at the time to have hot off the presses research coming out of your lab actually applied to a problem that we were trying to solve in the government.
Maya wants to help you achieve your goals for the new year, so she's sharing some of her favorite interviews about the science of change from the archives, starting with her friend and fellow cognitive scientist, Dr. Katy Milkman. Dr. Milkman shares evidence-based strategies we can use to change our behavior, including leveraging identity shifts and making habits more pleasurable, through techniques such as the fresh start effect and temptation bundling. Also, she argues for the power of a “commitment device” which locks you into a plan to reach your long-term goals. We'd love to hear about which insights resonate most with you and which ones you’re planning to try out! You can connect with Maya on Instagram at @drmayashankar.
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