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- February 18, 2026
# Are You Already Falling Behind on Your New Year’s Resolutions? Plus Ideas for “Move 26”
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Ep. 574: Are You Already Falling Behind on Your New Year’s Resolutions? Plus Ideas for “Move 26”
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EPISODE NOTES
We talk about how we’re using Determination Day (February 28) to reengage with our “26 for ’26” lists. We also share listeners’ excellent suggestions for the annual challenge, “Move 26 in ’26,” as well as an example of how understanding someone’s Tendency reduces conflict in a marriage.
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