In this podcast, they discuss the behavioral science behind New Year's Resolutions, commitments, and the motivation to change behavior. They explore the power of commitment in facilitating behavior change and reducing friction. They talk about the significance of small behavioral science insights and the concept of delayed gratification. They also discuss habit stacking and different frameworks in behavioral science for behavior change.
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Making an active commitment increases the likelihood of sticking to resolutions.
Reducing friction by making desired behaviors easier to perform facilitates behavior change.
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The Power of Active Commitment
One important finding from a study by Steve Martin is that making an active commitment increases the likelihood of sticking to resolutions. This can be done by telling others about the resolutions or writing them down.
Making Behavior Change Easy
Research by Sarah Milne highlights the significance of reducing friction to facilitate behavior change. By making desired behaviors easier to perform, individuals are more likely to stick to their resolutions. This can involve utilizing triggers, such as habit stacking, where a desired behavior is linked to an existing habit or routine.
The Importance of Cues and Triggers
Another key insight comes from studies that emphasize the need for cues and triggers to prompt behavior change. Attaching resolutions to specific times, places, or moods increases the likelihood of acting on them. This can involve associating behaviors with existing habits or using external cues to prompt action.
In this episode we discuss the behavioral science behind New Year's Resolutions, commitments, the motivation to change behavior, and succeeding beyond January 1st.
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