293: New Year's Resolutions and how to keep them

<p>In this end-of-the-year show, the boys review their home-brewed Christmas ales, then discuss New Year's resolutions.&nbsp;</p> <p>Lots of people use the new year as an opportunity to re-evaluate their lives and their goals and make adjustments. But some people think it's a waste of time because nobody ever keeps them.&nbsp;</p> <p>The boys discuss popular topics for resolutions and ways science has shown that can make it more likely to keep your resolutions.&nbsp;</p> <p>* Frame the resolution positively.&nbsp;</p> <p>* Piggyback habits. That is, attach the new habit to an existing one, like "after I shower I will read for ten minutes."&nbsp;</p> <p>* Link the new activity with something you want to do. E.g., I can only listen to audiobooks while I'm on the treadmill.&nbsp;</p> <p>* Pick something small and manageable, esp. for the first week.&nbsp;</p> <p>* Make it specific rather than vague -- e.g., go to the gym three times a week, rather than "exercise more". Use a number.&nbsp;</p> <p>* Create a new habit to replace an old habit.&nbsp;</p> <p>* Be accountable to someone else.&nbsp;</p> <p>* Make resolutions measurable so you can monitor progress.&nbsp;</p> <p>* Make them fun.&nbsp;</p>