Waiting for a fresh start lets you eat poorly today while feeling good about future intentions. Research by Dai on temporal landmarks shows they reliably prompt beginnings — though nothing in it follows whether a beginning made on Monday lasts longer than one made today. “I’m starting Monday” often becomes a last hurrah, making things worse. The best time to start was in the past; the second best is now.
This companion covers why we wait, the problems with waiting, and the fresh start that actually works. (3 min read)
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