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A psychologist explains why certain goals may be more effective than others in breaking screen habits.
You might feel you’ve failed after ‘only’ recording 9,000 steps when your goal was 10,000. In reality, 9,000 steps might be an achievement. Is it time to ditch specific goals in favour of open goals?
When setting a new year’s goals, look closely at the reasoning behind it. Is it something you want to do, or think you should? The answer can help predict the outcome.
Some can’t wait to hit the ground running while others would rather endure a root canal. Certain characteristics help explain who is in which group.
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