49 min listen
Are You Ready for a Fresh Start? (Ep. 455 Replay)
Are You Ready for a Fresh Start? (Ep. 455 Replay)
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Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Feb 3, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
Behavioral scientists have been exploring if — and when — a psychological reset can lead to lasting change. We survey evidence from the London Underground, Major League Baseball, and New Year’s resolutions; we look at accidental fresh starts, forced fresh starts, and fresh starts that backfire. And we wonder: will the pandemic’s end provide the biggest fresh start ever?
Released:
Feb 3, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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