How the ‘Fresh Start Effect’ Benefits Your New Year’s Resolution

If you made resolutions for 2023, don't let the nay-sayers convince you that you'll never follow through. 

If you made new years resolutions for 2023, don’t let the nay-sayers convince you that you’ll never follow through.  Research shows setting goals the first of the year puts you on a good start.  It’s called the “fresh start effect.”  It says that people are better at tackling their goals when they start on so-called temporal landmarks, like the start of the new year.  It can also be the first of a month or the beginning of the week.   Researchers say be aware of failure and accept it as part of the journey.  When you fall below your expectations, just start again.  There’s always a good time for a fresh start, any time of the year.