861 - How to Take Control of Your Life

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With the start of a new year, many of us set big goals and try to focus on specific things in an effort to feel in control of our lives. While habits, routines, and life hacks can be helpful in achieving these goals, they are not enough to truly create lasting change. In this episode, we will explore the concept of the Fresh Start Effect and the importance of identifying an outcome and working towards it with direction in order to gain a sense of control in our lives. We will also discuss the challenges of maintaining motivation and offer strategies for making lasting change.

In this episode:

• The Fresh Start Effect - a phenomenon where people are more likely to try to create change in their lives around predetermined moments
• Why habits, routines, and life hacks are not enough to create lasting change and a sense of control in one's life
• The key to creating a sense of control is to identify an outcome and work towards it with direction
• How motivation, often felt at the beginning of a new year, can fade over time
• Strategies for maintaining motivation and making lasting change