January 1 is basically the grown-up version of back-to-school. They both have the same fresh start vibe, and now is the time to reset and think about what you want to accomplish in the next 365 days.

The psychological appeal of the fresh start is a well-documented driver of human behavior. Temporal landmarks, such as the New Year, birthdays, or even the start of a new week, are often perceived as ...

Every January, Americans swear this will be the year they finally change. Lose weight. Fix a relationship. Stop procrastinating. Drink less. Show up more. And every February, most of those resolutions ...

The first day of the year is behind us, but what remains in its wake is the insidious pressure to start fresh and commit to change. Yet, according to recent statistics, only 9% of Americans follow ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Is it just us, or has giving up on New Year’s resolutions become as routine as making them? It happens every year: you enter ...

Millions of Americans resolve each December to improve themselves in the new year — perhaps by joining a gym, quitting smoking or losing weight — but experts say many will give up on their goals ...

The start of a new year for many people means renewed motivation to build healthier habits. This week in TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day series, we'll be sharing a series of recommended New Year's ...

It can feel hard to change your behavior or form a new habit, especially over the course of a whole year. On Jan. 1, you might fill your fridge with kale and go for a jog, but how do you keep that ...

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