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‘October theory’ explains why fall is a better time for hitting your goals than New Year’s

According to “October theory,” a concept that originated on TikTok in 2023 and recently went viral, people feel more motivated to set and pursue goals because they realize the year is almost over. Psychologists who spoke to Business Insider said there’s some truth to it. Patricia Dixon, a licensed clinical psychologist, said she always sees an uptick …

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The 5-hour rule: How to turn a wasted day into a successful one

I like to make chit-chat now and then. One of my go-to conversation topics — most people’s go-to conversation topic — is TV. I might open with, “are you watching anything good at the moment?” This often opens a half-decent, mostly entertaining discussion. But sometimes, my opening salvo falls flat. The other person says something like, “Oh, …

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