3859: 11 Resolutions For a Better You - Proven by Science by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Evidence-Based Growth

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🗓️ 29 December 2025

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3859: Joshua Becker outlines 11 simple yet powerful science-backed habits that can lead to a more fulfilling and intentional life. From exercising and going outside to giving more and smiling often, each resolution is grounded in research and designed to improve your well-being mentally, emotionally, and even physically. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/better-resolutions/ Quotes to ponder: “Good habits make all the difference.” “Psychologists have scientifically proven that one of the greatest contributing factors to overall happiness in your life is how much gratitude you show.” “Determining to be happy is a productive decision towards achieving it.” Episode references: Get Up, Get Out, Don’t Sit: https://archive.nytimes.com/well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/17/get-up-get-out-dont-sit Spending on Doing Promotes More Happiness than Spending on Having: https://www.inderscience.com/info/inarticle.php?artid=55643 Volunteering Time Makes People Feel More Time-Rich: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/volunteering-time_n_1672170 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	It's a Minimalist Monday edition of Optimal Living Daily.
0:04.2	11 resolutions for A Better You, Proven by Science, by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist.com
0:10.6	and I'm Justin Mollick, your narrator.
0:13.2	I'll keep this intro nice and minimal, so let's get right to it and continue optimizing your life.
0:22.4	11 resolutions for a better you, proven by science, by Joshua Becker of Becomingminimalist.com
0:29.3	Quote, good habits make all the difference. Aristotle.
0:36.6	It is wise for each of us from time to time to stop and evaluate our
0:40.9	lives as we seek to make the most of them. The start of a calendar year provides an opportunity
0:46.3	to look back at the decisions that shaped our lives during the past year and gives us an extra
0:51.3	push to make adjustments for the next one. Every new January represents a
0:56.1	natural opportunity to evaluate the direction of our lives, adjust course if necessary, adopt new
1:02.0	habits, or make healthy changes. Birthdays can often serve the same purpose. Regardless of the time
1:08.5	of year, self-reflection is important. Consider then these 11 resolutions
1:14.2	for a better you, proven by science. It is, after all, our habits that determine the course of our
1:20.7	lives. Number one, exercise. Most of us recognize the benefits of physical exercise, healthy bodies, healthy minds,
1:30.0	and healthy confidence. Some studies indicate exercise contributes to a positive body image,
1:35.2	even prior to any body weight or shape change, with as little as two weeks of regular exercise.
1:41.1	And with increasing studies centered around the effectiveness of minimalist workouts,
1:45.2	each of us should be able to find the time to get started. Number two, less television.
1:51.1	Those seeking intentionality realize the negative influence television has on their mind. It impacts
1:57.7	our worldview, encourages consumerism, oversimplifies life, and results in less life
2:03.5	satisfaction. Even more drastic, scientists are beginning to discover the habit of watching too
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