Self Improvement

The Psychology Behind New Year’s Resolutions As the New Year approaches, many individuals are driven by an innate desire to set resolutions aimed at personal improvement. This drive is often influenced by various psychological factors, including optimism bias, which refers to the tendency to overestimate the likelihood of positive outcomes. When setting New Year’s resolutions, individuals frequently envision themselves successfully achieving goals such as weight loss, quitting smoking, or improving work-life balance. This optimistic perspective, while beneficial initially, can become …