Dan Harris interviews Dr. Laurie Santos about a different way to approach resolutions for the new year, or any other time when you might feel the need to make resolutions. Rather than making typical resolutions that history shows will be abandoned after a short period of time, Dr. Santos and others in her field of expertise recommend self-compassion. According to Dr. Santos, research shows that self-compassion is much better fuel for habit change than shaming ourselves.
Please check this out for yourself on the 10% Happier Podcast. You won’t regret it!