The Fresh Start Effect
The fresh start effect is when people are more likely to take action towards a goal after temporal landmarks that characterize new beginnings.
The temporal landmarks cause you to reflect on your life in a big-picture way, which causes you to set goals. It works because it creates a clean slate in your mind.
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