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8. Turning Emotional Goals into Defined Targets for Behavior Change


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Many times we hear others say, "I want to eat healthier or exercise more". Maybe you've said, "I want to be a better spouse/friend".
All of these are great for a broad first draft. During this episode we'll help you get more specific and define your goals.
Just like data collection, you need to have a clearly defined goal to know when you've achieved that goal.
Weekly Behave Yourself Check-in
-Emily: Starting a new workout plan + stretching afterwards
-Jo: Reached her goal for her fat loss phase and back to eating lots of peanut butter!

What is a goal? What's a value?
Why is it important to have them?
1) Clarify your values
2) How to define value-oriented goals
SMART goals - benefits and obstacles
Examples of values
Examples of related goals
The choice point model
Reassessing your values and goals

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Disclaimer: While we’re both behaviour analysts and qualified in our respective fields, this podcast is for education and information sharing only and should not be taken as personal, medical or behavioral advice or services. 

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