The Neuroscience of the New Year: Psychology & Lessons Learned - 2026 Edition

In today's new year episode of Shenanigans with Shreya (last one of the year lets go!), we reflect on the significance of the New Year as a fresh start, exploring the psychology behind resolutions and the concept of neuroplasticity. I also share personal lessons learned throughout 2025, emphasizing the importance of aligning actions with values, fostering community connections, and embracing spontaneity. The conversation also touches on navigating life's uncertainties and preparing for the future with a positive mindset.Thanks for listening 💙 Hope you have a splendid new year 🥳Resources: Neuroscience News:https://neurosciencenews.com/doubt-motivation-psychology-30074/https://brainwisemedia.com/the-psychology-of-new-years-resolutions/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ie/blog/self-made/202512/new-year-new-youhttps://impact.acu.edu.au/lifestyle/the-psychology-of-new-years-resolutions-and-how-to-get-better-at-keeping-themhttps://www.parinc.com/learning-center/par-blog/detail/blog/2024/01/02/the-psychology-behind-new-years-resolutionshttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/4000-mondays/202412/fresh-starts-the-psychology-behind-new-year-motivationhttps://selectpsychology.co.uk/blog/mental-health/navigating-new-year/#:~:text=The New Year's psychology is a complex,of the year but all year round.https://anxietyandbehaviornj.com/the-psychology-of-fresh-starts-why-do-so-many-want-to-change-in-january/https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2025/1227/1424543-new-years-resolutions-psychology-behavioural-science-motivation/https://circlepsychologypartners.co.uk/understanding-the-january-blues/https://www.vogue.com/article/how-to-make-new-years-resolutions-tipshttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/brain-reboot/202101/the-neuroscience-your-new-year-s-resolutionhttps://theconversation.com/struggling-to-keep-your-new-years-resolutions-neuroscience-can-explain-why-247312https://thebraindocs.com/your-brain-on/new-years-resolutions/https://www.alustforlife.com/tools/mental-health/replacing-new-years-resolutions-with-new-pathways-the-neuroplasticity-of-new-habitshttps://www.davidsonwp.com/blog/2014/12/the-neuroscience-behind-new-years-resolutionshttps://mindlabneuroscience.com/how-to-stick-to-new-years-resolutions/https://mindlabneuroscience.com/how-to-stick-to-new-years-resolutions/https://www.theacademies.com/your-brain-on-new-years-resolutions