Like clockwork, the end of the year sparks reflection. Some of us spend time journaling our goals, commit to new habits, or finally sign up for that gym membership. Others scoff at the idea of New Year’s resolutions altogether—perhaps with good reason. Some research suggests that 80% of resolutions fail by February.
However, small adjustments in line with our goals and values are much more likely to stick and make a difference. Gretchen Rubin, a renowned happiness expert and author of The Happiness Project, previously told Fortune that habits ground us and “when we have habits that work for us, we’re far more likely to be happier, healthier, more productive, and more creative.”
