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The Science of Making — and Keeping — New Year’s Resolutions | Hal Hershfield
10% Happier with Dan Harris
Strategies for Making Different Types of Decisions
Different types of decisions, such as big single shot decisions versus repeated decisions, require different strategies. For big decisions, connecting emotionally to future selves can be effective, achieved through exercises like writing letters to and from the future self. This boosts empathy and helps in envisioning the decision's impact. For repeated decisions, like daily habits, a more direct strategy is needed to move beyond just hoping for the best, as the future is uncertain.
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