Ep. 15 If you start every January with high hopes but end up abandoning your New Year’s resolutions by February, this episode is your wake-up call! Dr. Pamala Brown-Grinion dives deep into the fascinating history of resolutions and the modern-day psychology behind why so many of us struggle to make them stick; by breaking big goals into bite-sized steps, staying accountable, and celebrating your progress along the way.

From the surprising ancient roots of goal-setting to the psychological frameworks that drive success, this conversation offers a perfect blend of history, strategy, and motivation.

✅ The key to setting SMART goals: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound

💡 How to stay motivated with self-compassion and adaptability

🤝 The power of accountability and why it’s a game-changer

🎯 Simple tools for tracking progress and celebrating wins along the way

Quotes to live by:

📝 “Writing your goals down can produce a 42% higher rate of achieving them.”

🔥 “You have to want this goal more so than you want to quit in the moment.”

Don’t let another year pass you by. Press play for a fresh perspective on resolutions and step into 2025 with confidence and clarity!

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Chapters:

0:00 History of New Year's Resolutions

4:12 Exercise, Nutrition, Finances, and Self-Care

7:46 Write it Down and Get an Accountability Partner

10:12 Achieving Goals Through Holistic and Persistent Self-Improvement

15:09 Setting SMART Goals

18:32 Goal Setting and Accountability for Personal Success

22:05 Consistency, Self-Compassion, and Visualization

28:02 Overcoming Procrastination with a Round To It Token

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