Let’s say my resolution is to become more organized. Sternbergh suggested I get to the root of the problem with a more focused task. I should resolve to be able to see the actual surface of my desk.

I once knew someone, let us call her Margaret, who had been trying to lose weight for many years, and then, just like that, she lost 40 pounds or so in the course of a single summer. I asked her what ...

Remember back about 21 days ago when you sat down with paper and pen and resolved to do better in the New Year? So, it’s now January 21st, and if you’re likely riding that wave of New Year’s ...

LONDON — As the new year dawns, so too does the opportunity for change. Experts say January can be a good time to reflect on self-improvement, but they acknowledge that it takes work to make ...