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The science of sticking to your New Year's Resolution

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Every year, you brainstorm your New Year's Resolutions. A set of goals for creating a new year, new me.

For most, it's physical or financial goals. The reality? Less than 2 in 10 are successful in achieving their goals. The average New Year’s resolution lasts less than four months.

We’ll learn about why our resolutions start to fade so quickly, and how to come up with achievable goals that are more likely to last.

Guests:

  • Kentaro Fujita, professor and director of the Decision Sciences Collaborative at Ohio State University's Department of Psychology, OSU(Studio);
  • Alissa Rumsey, registered dietitian and nutrition therapist, Rumsey Nutrition Consulting
  • Jack Caporal, research director at The Motley Fool

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