Forget the 66 days for a new habit and reward yourself for small steps along the way.

Millions of people resolve at the beginning of each year to make themselves and their lives better, but many fail to reach those goals. One expert, Frank Farley, a professor of psychological studies in education at Philadelphia’s Temple University, explains why Charles Darwin would approve of New Year’s resolutions and offers some tips for making them more successful.

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