Dr. Kenneth Nowack on creating lasting behavior change. Episode 17.

The new year is here and with it comes new year's resolutions for many people. But even though our intentions are good and our motivation seems flawless to begin with, a few months down the road most plans have been laid to rest. Behavioral change is hard. But knowing a little bit about what the science says about it gives us the opportunity to adapt to difficulties and prepare beforehand. In this episode we learn more about goal setting and what can help us move forward in achieving those goals. What are some hacks for success? How many goals should you work on simultaneously? And how long does it take to create and automate a new behavior?