Nothing but the strength of your convictions can keep a self-improvement promise going for at least 365 days. You can, however, boost your chance at success and outwit your worst habits with some motivational devices and clever thinking.
10. Roll 12 habits into one resolution
9. Distract yourself at the moment of temptation
8. Create a reminder network
7. Pick only one actual resolution
6. Use a timer
5. Utilize public shame
4. Make it into a geeky data game
3. Conquer huge backlogs with a DMZ or half-life approach
2. Set up a scheduled review
1. Think progress, not perfection
via Top 10 Mind Hacks for Making Your Resolutions Stick – Mind Hacks – Lifehacker
Some of them are pretty interesting, then again I’ve only quickly glanced through. Will read it later.
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