cross-posted from: https://piefed.social/c/upliftingnews/p/1766014/these-tiny-actions-could-give-your-life-real-meaning-a-psychologist-explains

I know it's February already and many of use have long-abandoned our resolutions, but researchers have identified steps to not only help you keep them going for longer, but also build more meaning into your day-to-day life. The TL;DR: > >

1. Look back before moving forward. Before setting goals, reflect on the previous year. Ask: >

• what am I proud of or grateful for? >
• what lifted my energy or sense of purpose? >
• what drained it? >
• what did I avoid that actually mattered? >

2. Pick two or three areas that matter to you >
3. Arrange your environment so the right behaviours are easy

https://vincentarmentano.com/research/hpf/howpovertyfell.pdf

cross-posted from: https://startrek.website/post/10838638