New Year’s Resolutions

What’s your new year’s resolution? Is it the right one? Research shows that between one-third and one-half of Americans make new year’s resolutions. However, research also shows that fewer than half of resolutions are still successful by June. What’s the secret for a successful resolution? In this episode, Arthur and Ceci share the habits that make resolutions stick. Also, Arthur explains how to set the right resolution in the first place—that is, one that will bring you happiness directly—and he has two suggestions for you.

January 06, 2021

This episode is brought to you by The Jordan Harbinger Show, Skillshare, and Feetures.

 

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Special Event: If you enjoy the show, you won’t want to miss an exclusive event on leadership and happiness that I’m doing with a very special guest as part of my popular Harvard Business School class. The event will be livestreamed on my Facebook page on January 16, so be sure to “Follow” me on Facebook or signup for my newsletter here to be among the first to hear the details.

 

References and further reading:

 

New Year’s Resolutions That Will Actually Lead to Happiness |Arthur Brooks

 

Auld lang syne: success predictors, change processes, and self-reported outcomes of New Year’s resolvers and nonresolvers |Norcross, J., Mrykalo, M., & Blagys, M.

 

Cigarette Advertising to Counter New Years Resolutions | Basil, M., Basil, D., & Schooler, S.

 

Tiny Habits | Fogg, B. J.

 

Counting Blessings Versus Burdens: An Experimental Investigation of Gratitude and Subjective Well-Being in Daily Life | Emmons, R. & McCullough, M.about:blank

 

Intervention Studies on Forgiveness: A Meta‐Analysis | Baskin, T. & Enright, R.

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