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 …
Whether you overindulged at dinner, skipped your workout or hit snooze on your alarm (again) — don’t let one flub derail your New Year’s resolution progress. Life is unpredictable and setbacks are inevitable. One small setback doesn’t mean it’s time to throw away your resolution completely. It’s also worth noting that you’re not alone. “While goals are …
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2024 is officially here, and unfortunately so are the annual questions on how to make it a great year, how to be a better version of yourself, and every other loaded question one can ask about an incoming new year. All too often people make New Year’s resolutions to then not achieve them. Resolutions have been around since the …
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Popular New Year’s resolutions aren’t for everyone. Saving money, losing weight, changing careers—you may find each of these goals more vague than they appear. There’s a lot of pressure attached to any journey when the destination isn’t clearly mapped out. Plus, lots of resolutions like these involve aspects of life that aren’t fully in your …
As the holidays wrap up, Americans enter resolution season, when millions of people make pledges to improve themselves in the new year. Each year, Forbes magazine conducts a nationwide survey to identify the most popular resolutions. This year, 48 percent of participants said that their resolution is improving their physical fitness; 36 percent responded that their top …
