As a Jehovah's Witness dad didn't really 'do' New Year, but upon leaving he observed the common tradition of the New Year's Resolution. What does the research suggest about how effective they are and what makes them more likely to be successful?
We also discuss a 'tweet of the week' addressing the question of whether all religions are cults.
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Links
https://richardwiseman.wordpress.com/
Norcross, J. C., Ratzin, A. C., & Payne, D. (1989). Ringing in the New Year: The change processes and reported outcomes of resolutions. Addictive Behaviors, 14(2), 205-212.
http://www.changeologybook.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/ringing-in-the-new-year.pdf
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