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3 psychologist's tips to keep your New Year's resolutions
Each new year arrives with its parade of good resolutions. According to several studies, however, very few of us actually keep those famous resolutions over time.
Good news: it is not inevitable. I share three psychologist's tips to finally bring about the changes you long for, in your own life as well as in the lives of the people you support.
The three tips are in the full episode below — in French.
How to cite this article
Besse, J. (2023, January 8). 3 psychologist's tips to keep your New Year's resolutions. Complexe Systémique. https://app.complexe-systemique.com/en_GB/articles/3-psychologist-s-tips-to-keep-your-new-year-s-resolutions
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