Research backs up the idea of “New year, new me.” In a 2014 paper, organizational psychologists introduced the idea of the “fresh start effect,” referring to a period of increased motivation at the ...

As many head back to work, fresh starts can open the door to change. But maintaining lasting momentum depends on what we build after the novelty wears off.

Many Americans have found themselves in dire straights of financial hardship. Paying bills is already difficult before you factor in your taxes. No matter your financial situation or the state of your ...

We've all felt it—that surge of motivation on the first day in a new job, the determination we feel on New Year's Day, or the energy accompanying a new school year or back to work. There's something ...