Are you thinking of resolutions for the new year? Here’s an idea: don’t. We’re not saying that self-improvement is a bad idea, or that you shouldn’t try to improve yourself. We’re saying that January is a uniquely terrible time to try to make those changes, and pressuring yourself into making all of them now is only going to make it less likely that you actually change.

Are you thinking of resolutions for the new year?<a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/90446903/why-you-shouldnt-bother-making-a-resolution-in-january%20"> Here&rsquo;s an idea: don&rsquo;t.</a> We&rsquo;re not saying that self-improvement is a bad idea, or that you shouldn&rsquo;t try to improve yourself. We&rsquo;re saying that January is a uniquely terrible time to try to make those changes, and pressuring yourself into making all of them now is only going to make it less likely that you actually change.

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