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A Twist on Resolutions

Now that we don’t have to be perfect, we can be good

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Michelle Mercer
Dec 31, 2024
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This is the time of year when our natural urge for renewal takes the form of resolutions. New Year's resolutions so often backfire, though. As we know, it’s hard to stick to big changes. If we issue grand pronouncements like, "I'm always going to read rather than streaming shows from now on,” or "I'm not going to drink alcohol anymore,” we can set ourse…

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