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Fatherhood and What Americans Get Wrong About Major Life Changes

Plain English with Derek Thompson

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How to Anchor Your Life With Expectations

Feeling the pressure to be perfect can lead to frustration and worsen your situation. It's important to find some predictability in your life during times of change, even if it's just a small anchor like 10 minutes of exercise. Research shows that on average, people experience 36 major life changes in adulthood, around one every 18 months.

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