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But then... we hit resistance.

We don't resist change because we're lazy.
We resist it because it's psychologically costly.

I wrote a new article about why that happens and what we can actually do to shift from intention to action. The timing couldn’t be better. If you’re setting goals for the year ahead (for yourself or those you support), I hope this offers a little insight and a lot of grace.

The article covers:

• Why our brain resists even positive change

• 3 research-backed strategies that make change easier

• How to match the support we need to our personality (shout-out to Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies)

📄🎧 Read or Listen on Thrive Global!

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