New Year's Resolutions

You are 10 times more likely to stick with a change made at the New Year. What's your resolution??

Dr. Mike Evans is founder of the Health Design Lab at the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, an Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of Toronto, and a staff physician at St. Michael's Hospital.

Written and Narrated by Dr. Mike Evans
Executive Producer, Dr. Mike Evans
Illustrations by Liisa Sorsa
Produced, Directed, and Photographed by Nick De Pencier
Editor, David Schmidt
Story/Graphic Facilitator, Disa Kauk
Whiteboard Construction, James Vanderkleyn
Production Assistant, Chris Niesing
Script Consultant, Hilary Cousins

©2012 Michael Evans and Mercury Films Inc.

[Ratnadeeputub]

Thanks! what a video. It answered lot of my questions on new year resolutions. It would help me in convincing self and others for taking up new good habits.

[darklawyergirl]

I just discovered your videos. This one in particular is as relevant now as it was then. Thank you.

[SeamusTV]

This is a great video, with sound advice for people wanting to make a meaningful change! Thank you :D

[VarunRevamped]

Great talk, exactly what I needed. Happy New Year to you, too. :)

[latiffanyprince]

I love your videos. They are especially thought provoking with powerful messages.

[dm]

Thanks for the insight. Great little video of impact.

[chewbacca]

Sweet, From watching the video I have made my resolution.

[slanguedoc]

Another great animation MFE. A well researched contributor that helps explain the success rate of New Years Eve committers, is their commitment is shared among friends. This public commitment makes a more compelling reason not to fail...publicly (which is perceived as higher risk/reward than success itself).

[carrots]

FINE FINE! im making a new years resolution!

[ivankamelnyk]

Great video! thanks a lot and a Happy New Year :)

[ethanurbanky]

put your volume on the max and listen to 3:58

[yt.theverdict]

May I ask what tools did you used on this video?

[gnywbxf]

00:32
i thought it will be Donald Trump

[ktkreun]

Thanks for making such a great and helpful video.

[ChukwumaOnyeijeMD]

Another magnificent video @DocMikeEvans. I'm particularly intrigued by your allusions to methods currently invoked by the Quantified Self movement. Thank you.

[shawnparkspost]

I read about that popcorn study in the book "Switch - How to Change Things When Change is Hard."  I highly recommend it.  

I like this video.  I was expecting to hear that no one sticks to New Year's resolutions.  I am glad that was not the case.

[LOLxArcSaber]

Thanks for sharing! It got me thinking. :)

[fearfullyqueer]

the guy in this video must have been so disappointed by 2020

[rosabellaevangelista]

Powerful video for one's guide for lifestyle changes!

[bobalbury]

Thanks for the interesting information. Outstanding drawing.