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The Science of Why New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work
“How many New Year’s resolutions have you made in your life? How many have you successfully accomplished? The estimate is that less than 10% of New Year’s resolutions are actually achieved (University of Scranton Psychology Professor John C. Norcross, Ph.D.). There’s a lot of homespun folksy advice out there this time of year about how to make sure you reach your New Year’s goals, but I thought I’d share the actual science of how to change behavior.”
Source: Psychology Today
The Best Women’s Gym Shorts
“It might be chillier now but when you’re working out in the gym, things can heat up quickly. So a practical and comfortable pair of gym shorts can really make your workout more bearable. But, much like shopping for jeans and swimwear, finding the perfect pair of workout shorts can be a minefield. How short is too short? Should you go two-in-one or cycling style? Do they pass the squat test? And, the dealbreaker, are they going to ride up mid-sesh and chafe your thighs?”
Source: Coach