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I Teach a Course on Happiness at Yale: This is How to Make the Most of Your Resolutions
By Laurie Santos — 2021
By recognising the ways our minds lead us astray, we can be sure not to squander the powerful fresh start effect of the new year. Doing so requires overcoming the overwhelming cultural urge to pursue total change, as well as extending ourselves a little grace.
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