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EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about New Year’s resolutions, including the neuroscience of resolutions, how to think about and make New Year’s resolutions, and how to use resolutions to bring about sustainable change in your life.

Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/a-neuroscientific-approach-to-setting-sustainable-attainable-new-year-resolutions

*Correction to the audio: You will be able to do around 5-6, NOT 11, cycles a year to create a new habit

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PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:

3:47 What is a New Year’s resolution?

5:00, 14:30 The neuroscience behind setting goals & resolutions

10:00 Why you should celebrate your past achievements while making new goals & resolutions

12:00, 41:20 Using mind management to work on your resolutions ever day

22:00 Why all resolutions take time!

32:00 The importance of making changes in 63 day cycles

46:00 Why you should have a theme & mantra for the year

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