The start of the year often comes with attempts at big life changes that we're hoping will make us feel more grounded, fulfilled, or in control.

cross-posted from: https://lemmings.world/post/41335473

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?

  1. Pick two or three areas that matter to you

  2. Arrange your environment so the right behaviours are easy