10% Happier with Dan Harris How To Actually Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions | Dan Solo Episode
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Jan 3, 2025 Discover key strategies for making and keeping New Year’s resolutions! The discussion dives into how our brains prioritize short-term goals over long-term ones. Learn to set achievable goals and leverage social support. The importance of self-compassion shines through, offering techniques to reframe self-talk. Plus, gain insights on normalizing setbacks and building resilience in habit formation. Embrace fresh starts and make your goals a collaborative effort for greater success!
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Picking the Right Goals
- Pick specific, achievable, positive, and approach-oriented resolutions.
- Limit the number of resolutions you make to avoid being overwhelmed.
Make It Easy
- Make your habits easy by starting small and breaking down larger goals.
- Stack new habits onto existing ones and optimize your environment to minimize obstacles.
Be Flexible
- Incorporate flexibility into habit formation to avoid discouragement after setbacks.
- Employ the "daily-ish" approach or the "never miss twice" rule for consistency.
