Charles Duhigg, author of ‘The Power of Habit’, says most people fail to stick to their New Year’s resolutions, because their targets are set without a strategy to help tip the balance in achieving them.

Often these resolutions express our hopes for a fitter, healthier life in the coming months, and the disappointment when we cannot keep to these pledges can be intense.

This video covers Duhigg’s science-based suggestions to help make efforts towards desired outcomes become a new part of our daily routine.

View the original video here.

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