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How putting purpose into your New Year’s resolutions can bring meaning and results

  • Written by Benjamin Houltberg, Research Director, Performance Science Institute, University of Southern California
Remembering why you want to eat better and take better care of yourself can help you stick to your resolutions. Being present to family is one important reason.Prostock studio/Shutterstock.com

People worldwide make New Year’s resolutions every year in an attempt to improve their lives. Common resolutions are to exercise more, eat healthier,...

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