Podcast 345: A neuroscientific approach to setting sustainable & attainable new year resolutions

<p>Sign up to Patreon to get exclusive bonus content like ad-free podcasts (the most recent one on managing emotional reactivity levels is out now!), digital downloads (like my favorite brain-boosting recipes!), live Q&amp;As with me and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf</p> <p><br></p> <p>EPISODE DESCRIPTION:&nbsp;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.</p> <p>Read the show blog here:&nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/a-neuroscientific-approach-to-setting-sustainable-attainable-new-year-resolutions</p> <p>*Correction to the audio: You will be able to do around 5-6, NOT 11, cycles a year to create a new habit</p> <p>Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com</p> <p>Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app</p> <p>Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to</p> <p>US: 1 (833) 285 3747</p> <p>UK: +447908679035</p> <p>Canada: 18336032953</p> <p>Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at <a href="https://drleaf.com/">drleaf.com</a>!</p> <p><br></p> <p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p> <p>-<strong>Chime: Sign up takes only two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/drleaf</strong></p> <p><strong>-NOOM: Sign up for your trial and get psychology-based support and motivation to reach your goals at noom.com/DRLEAF</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:</p> <p><strong>3:47 </strong>What is a New Year’s resolution?</p> <p><strong>5:00, 14:30</strong> The neuroscience behind setting goals &amp; resolutions</p> <p><strong>10:00</strong> Why you should celebrate your past achievements while making new goals &amp; resolutions</p> <p><strong>12:00, 41:20</strong> Using mind management to work on your resolutions ever day</p> <