The science of happiness (w/ Laurie Santos)
How to Be a Better Human
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New Year's Resolutions Are Not Bad
There is evidence for what researchers call the fresh start effect. Our motivation can kind of kick into high gear at certain temporal moments. The problem with this fresh start effect is that we apply it to the wrong changes. We do better if we took baby steps and engaged with these goals with a little bit more self-compassion.
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