Arthur Brooks on why small New Year's resolutions are better
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Arthur Brooks, a Harvard professor who studies the science of happiness, told "CBS Mornings" that while many people make New Year's resolutions, their success rate is low. "About 50% of Americans make a New Year's resolution. Most of them fail. Most of them fail really quickly. And the big reason is because they are too big," Brooks said. He advised that resolutions should be small and measurable. "You need something small, something measurable that will reward your brain and say, 'I am making progress,'" he said.
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Main Idea: Arthur Brooks says small, measurable New Year’s resolutions are more likely to work and can help people build lasting habits and happiness.
Key Points:
- Brooks said many New Year’s resolutions fail because people make them too big.
- He suggested simple goals, like keeping a short gratitude list each week.
- He said small acts of kindness at work or in daily life can improve happiness.
- Brooks also said people cannot avoid negative emotions, but they can learn to manage them.
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Negative Impact
Big New Year goals can lead to quick failure and frustration for workers and households.
Positive Impact
Arthur Brooks says small, measurable habits may help people build progress, improve mood, and bring more kindness into workplaces and communities.
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