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Why New Year’s resolutions might feel harder this year – and what could help

By Vlad Glăveanu, Professor of Psychology, Business School, Dublin City University

The start of a new year has long been considered an important moment for personal change. Psychological research shows that calendar landmarks such as birthdays, Mondays or the new year can act as mental reset points, making people more likely to reflect on their lives and attempt new goals. This phenomenon was described by researchers more than a decade ago as the “fresh…

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