Day 88 of 90 · Finale
Plan your Spring Arc
“Spring's coming. I've already circled a Monday for my next arc.” — Kai
Today's action · 10 min
Choose a fresh-start date for your next arc, like the first Monday of a new month or season, and write down one new habit you'd like to try then.
Why it works
Dai, Milkman and Riis found that fresh-start dates such as a new week, month or season increase goal commitments. Planning your next fresh start now gives you something to look forward to, while your current habits keep running.
Source: The Fresh Start Effect: Temporal Landmarks Motivate Aspirational Behavior (Dai, Milkman & Riis, 2014)
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