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EPISODE · Jan 29, 2022 · 3 MIN

Why are resolutions so hard to keep?

from Taylor Brain Bytes · host Arlene R Taylor

Likely, because the brain prefers established habits. Only 1 in 5 actually follow through with New Year's resolutions. Non-specific resolutions confuse the brain. "Going to" is future tense. The brain does best with ONE resolution, and will take 12 weeks to turn your resolution into a habit. Don't tell your brain what you are "going to" do. Check out https://allmylinks.com/brainfunctionguru.

Likely, because the brain prefers established habits. Only 1 in 5 actually follow through with New Year's resolutions. Non-specific resolutions confuse the brain. "Going to" is future tense. The brain does best with ONE resolution, and will take 12 weeks to turn your resolution into a habit. Don't tell your brain what you are "going to" do. Check out https://allmylinks.com/brainfunctionguru.

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