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 ...

The start of a new year often feels like a blank slate: a time to reflect on the past and envision the future. This phenomenon, commonly referred to as the "fresh start effect," plays a significant ...

New seasons and time markers encourage people to reflect, reset habits, and pursue goals with renewed energy. After winter’s lower light and slower routines, spring can naturally inspire people to ...

"A fresh start (50812553962)" by Karon Elliott Edleson from La Quinta, CA, USA is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. “You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing that we call ‘failure’ ...

As with every year, many of us kicked off 2026 vowing to attack the new year with resolve and shiny new habits. We’re now approaching the end of February. How’s that fresh start going for you? And ...

Never underestimate the power of a new year or season, a rare and fleeting moment when people embrace change more than they fight it. It’s when people, eager to reset their lives, dust off their ...