It’s not surprising most of us at least think about setting a resolution at the beginning of a new year. We’re wired to be goal-setters. Psychologists call goals the language of the brain that directs the brain’s executive function. The executive function allows us to plan instead of being slaves to instincts (which is a … Read more
Over half of Americans state a resolution at the start of the new year. The percentage who make resolutions, but never post them on Facebook to let the world know, is arguably much higher. Unfortunately, research finds by the end of this first week of the year, 25 percent of resolutions will be unkept. After six months, over 55 … Read more
As the anticipatory rush of the holiday season ends, we make our collective trek back home to normalcy. The family and friends who provided us distraction and entertainment leave our houses silenced. And as we slip back into our regular lives a certain internal silence also settles in. For many, it’s a silence that’s filled with mental noise of hope or apprehension for a new year. Thoughts that … Read more