The Three R's to Better Habits in 2018

Cody Gough, podcast host at Curiosity.com, discusses new studies that reveal why we may not want to be around people when we're sick. He also describes the physical characteristics that tell people when we're feeling under the weather.

Have you ever found yourself making a decision even though you know it's bad for you? It's likely because of confirmation bias. That's the psychological phenomenon of making a decision because it is known and comfortable, whether or not it is best for you. It turns out that those biases can make a big dent in your wallet. We make spending decisions based on pre-conceived ideas about products, whether they are economical or not. Ashley Hamer, Editor at Curiosity.com and Host of the Curiosity Podcast, explains the science behind the phenomenon. Plus, she takes a look at ways to be more productive beyond using a calendar. "Time theming" is the concept of giving whole overarching ideas to a day of the week or month of the year. Rather than scheduling an assortment of tasks each day, set a theme that recurs so that you are more aware and engaged.

Allen Brouwer, founder of BestSelf Co., gives recommendations for ways to fulfill your New Year's Resolutions. He talks the "Self" journal that helps users set 90-day goals and provides tools to help you achieve them.