Goal Setting Toolkit: Why Behavior Change Often Fails & How to Set the Right Goals for You

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<p>This episode will help you set the right goals for you.</p><p> </p><p>Goals matter. They make your life easier and they create a sense of purpose and meaning.</p><p> </p><p>But most people don’t set goals the right way, which is why they fail before they even start.</p><p> </p><p>That’s not going to be you.</p><p> </p><p>This episode is a comprehensive toolkit that will help you set the goals that inspire you and make you feel excited about the year ahead. </p><p> </p><p>And, it’s part of our month-long series covering the foundational research and topics related to creating a better life.</p><p> </p><p>Today, you’re not only going to learn the correct way to set goals according to research, you’re also going to identify 1-3 goals for yourself, and I’ll be doing the same thing right along with you. </p><p> </p><p>Have no idea what your goals are or where to even start?</p><p> </p><p>Don’t worry; you will by the end of the episode.</p><p> </p><p>You’ll apply the latest research every single step of the way. </p><p> </p><p>And that’s not all. </p><p> </p><p>You can access a free companion workbook at <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/goals">melrobbins.com/goals</a> that will walk you through everything we’re talking about so you can go even deeper into this conversation.</p><p> </p><p>Expect your goals to change as you listen to this episode, so don’t worry about doing any of this “right.” </p><p> </p><p>By the end of this episode you will have even taken the first steps toward your goal. </p><p> </p><p>How cool is that? I can’t wait. Let’s get started.</p><p> </p><p>Xo Mel</p><p> </p><p>For full show notes, including all research mentioned in the episode, go to <a href="http://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-29">melrobbins.com/podcast</a>.</p><p> </p><p>For a free worksheet that dives deeper into the episode and helps you apply what you learn, <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/goals">click here</a>.</p><p> </p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn:</p><ul><li>1:15: How do I set goals the right way?</li><li>2:56: Why setting goals is so important: the truth from research</li><li>8:24: The exciting new research about goals from Dr. Birkman that you need to know</li><li>10:56: My three goals for 2023</li><li>13:05: I’m answering your top question about goals</li><li>13:27: Four science-backed hacks to use when you’re not sure what your goals are</li><li>16:20: Three qualities of the best goals</li><li>21:48: Two components of a goal that you’ve got to have in order to achieve it</li><li>27:07: What neuroscience says about why your brain needs these two components</li><li>31:25: The five mistakes we all make when we set and try to achieve goals</li><li>42:41: A powerful question about goals from Columbia University researchers that you should ask yourself</li><li>44:57: Why setting a “high-low range goal” will make you more successful</li><li>50:33: The most important thing you should do once you set a goal</li><li>53:06: Here’s the crazy irony about achieving your goals</li></ul><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/disclaimer">Disclaimer</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>