How the 'fresh start' effect can help you stick to good habits ^14.7%

BBC - By Melissa Hogenboom - 7/6/2026, 10:00 AM

Appeal to Authority 17.5% - Optimism Bias 12.4% - Post Hoc (False Cause) 9.8%

I started the year with good intentions to do more strength training and work on a new book proposal, but other commitments quickly got in the way. As I'm entering the second half of the year it feels especially challenging to motivate myself to think about achieving these goals. Life is busy and starting one thing usually means having... more