Resolve to stop punching the clock: Why you might be able to change when and how long you work

By: Jennifer Tosti-Kharas, Babson College and Christopher Wong Michaelson, University of St. Thomas, The Conversation

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Published: December 18, 2025

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By Jennifer Tosti-Kharas, Babson College and Christopher Wong Michaelson, University of St. Thomas

About 1 in 3 Americans make at least one New Year’s resolution, according to Pew Research. While most of these vows focus on weight loss, fitness and other health-related goals, many fall into a distinct category: work.

Work-related New Year’s resolutions tend to focus on someone’s current job and career, whether to find a new job or, if the timing and conditions …

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